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AO51 VUX

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VUX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint securing bolt is a different type

Fail 24 Sep 2026

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint securing bolt is a different type

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad VERY low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025
Fail 9 Sep 2025

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2024

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023
Fail 6 Sep 2023

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,516 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached not held securely in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

wipers noisey operation

Fail 17 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

wipers noisey operation

Pass 18 Aug 2020

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019
Fail 13 Sep 2019

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,177 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,798 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,417 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,547 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,146 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 35,146 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,221 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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AO51 VUX is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 AO51 VUX, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 VUX is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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