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AE02 VZB

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,294 mi
Last recorded141,294 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VZB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 141,294 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2021 140,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 11,507 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,250 miles

both front coil springs slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has slight wear on edges

offside nearside front a.b.s rings corroded

offside nearside rear metal brake pipes from hoses to valve slight corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 102,248 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front coil springs slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has slight wear on edges

offside nearside front a.b.s rings corroded

offside nearside rear metal brake pipes from hoses to valve slight corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,881 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front coil springs have slight corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre slight uneven tread wear

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front coil springs have slight corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre slight uneven tread wear

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust brackets corroded

offside rear outer sill heavely corroded but not holed

offside rear tyre tread has slight uneven tread wear

slight corrosion on both front coil springs

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust brackets corroded

offside rear outer sill heavely corroded but not holed

offside rear tyre tread has slight uneven tread wear

slight corrosion on both front coil springs

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,174 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,473 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre section bracket corroded

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre section bracket corroded

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,387 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

exhaust centre bracket corroded

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear break discs

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,658 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2010 71,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,311 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 56,710 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 48,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre on 3mm and nearside tyre on 2mm

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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AE02 VZB is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 VZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 VZB is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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