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AK05 AVU

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AVU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2026 94,548 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,331 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,053 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,947 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 85,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,957 miles

Central Rear fuel tank strap rusty

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,590 miles

fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2018 81,590 miles

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

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,289 miles

fuel tank strap is rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,812 miles

Tank strap corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,610 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,411 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,928 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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AK05 AVU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 59,821 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 AK05 AVU, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK05 AVU registered?

AK05 AVU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 AVU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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