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AP53 AUU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,195 mi
Last recorded103,195 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AUU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 103,195 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded, broken and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills and axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 103,195 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired reaction arm stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch trim loose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Near and Offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded, broken and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills and axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 99,225 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheelarch trim/panel at the rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY & UNEVENLY worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front BUSH HEAVILY deteriorated and detaching (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, AXLE mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,395 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear 1/4 previous repair has been covered (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal(s) area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sill(s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 96,395 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear 1/4 previous repair has been covered (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal(s) area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sill(s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 89,917 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 89,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 86,015 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 86,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 79,750 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 79,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,618 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 73,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,523 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 64,523 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,398 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 53,732 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,286 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 38,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,848 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,003 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 AUU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AUU, 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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AP53 AUU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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