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AK03 VRV

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,446 mi
Last recorded49,446 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VRV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 49,446 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 49,446 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 47,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,350 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 41,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 41,323 miles

Emissions not tested Engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Coolant boiling over

Pass 25 Sep 2020 33,832 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 25 Sep 2020 33,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 6 Apr 2019 23,234 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 23,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 175/65/14T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,722 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perrished & cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,450 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 13,922 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,602 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 12,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,420 miles

rear brake compensator slow to operate.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,090 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 7,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,612 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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AK03 VRV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 VRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK03 VRV registered?

AK03 VRV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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