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AO03 VHJ

2003 Peugeot 106

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,179 mi
Last recorded76,179 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 10654,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VHJ
MakePeugeot
Model106
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,179 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks in tread also not showing ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 73,598 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,806 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear sub frame heavy corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,787 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,512 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 69,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

spare tyre low inflation

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear tyre walls perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,542 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,448 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 106?

Based on 2,880,076 MOT tests across 319,421 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,027
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
319,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155,158
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 125,228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 103,765
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101,372
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AO03 VHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 106 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 106 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 54,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 106 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155,158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 VHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 106 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 106 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 VHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 106, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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