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AO08 VBA

2008 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,092 mi
Last recorded76,092 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20652,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VBA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rusty sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 76,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rusty sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump pan (rusty) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 68,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump pan (rusty) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 29,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 5,437 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 4,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,196 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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AO08 VBA is a 2008 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 52,458 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 AO08 VBA, 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 18 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO08 VBA is a 2008 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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