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AP03 ORU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,875 mi
Last recorded140,875 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ORU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 140,875 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake performance low

Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 130,062 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 130,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (no adjuster fitted) (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,444 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,685 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 80,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,352 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,030 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,561 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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AP03 ORU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP03 ORU, 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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AP03 ORU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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