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AO53 VRP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,852 mi
Last recorded102,852 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VRP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,852 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 102,849 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,861 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,452 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 93,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,157 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,310 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 76,695 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 76,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipes are corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,759 miles

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,092 miles

nearside wingmirrior glass is slightly loose

Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside wingmirrior glass is slightly loose

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,503 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,557 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,889 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 36,308 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,977 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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AO53 VRP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AO53 VRP, 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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AO53 VRP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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