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AO03 VVT

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VVT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,783 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 71,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking poss pump (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 60,546 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,292 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 58,292 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,155 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,735 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

front brake discs appear worn

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

pitting to o/s/f brake disc on inner face

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2006 30,121 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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AO03 VVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO03 VVT, 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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AO03 VVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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