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AP53 AUK

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,306 mi
Last recorded91,306 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AUK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 91,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 78,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover damaged slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 78,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 78,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,217 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 77,208 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,330 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Slight movement Nearside front ball joint

Slight play Steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2021 75,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Slight movement Nearside front ball joint

Slight play Steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,261 miles

Front brake imbalance on limit

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to split

Slight movement in Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2019 71,662 miles

Front brake imbalance on limit advise adjustment or repair

Rear suspension bushes starting to split and slight movement

Slight movement Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,862 miles

Slight movement Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight movement rear suspension arm bushes

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play offside front antiroll bar link

Fail 12 Nov 2018 68,801 miles

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Slight movement Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight movement rear suspension arm bushes

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,232 miles

Play in rear suspension bushes

Play in steering rack

Slight play in Nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Slight damage Nearside front tyre sidewall

Slight movement in rear suspension bushes

Slight play Nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,230 miles

Door mirrors damaged

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Slight play in Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play in rear suspension bushes

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,108 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

door mirrors in poor condition

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

slight play rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

door mirrors in poor condition

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,317 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,414 miles

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,866 miles

play in offside of steering rack

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,344 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,401 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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AP53 AUK is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP53 AUK, 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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What year was AP53 AUK registered?

AP53 AUK is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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