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AU03 PVW

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 PVW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,913 miles

Oil leak ENGINE ()

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close NEARSIDE REAR CHECKSTRAP DEFECTIVE STUCK OPEN BUT MANAGED TO CLOSE FOR TEST (6.2.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 120,912 miles

Stop lamp not working OFFSIDE (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF NSR OSF EDGES CUT TO CORDS (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake binding BOTH REAR WHEELS (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush NSF LINK ARM SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR 3MM (4.1.E.1)

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close NEARSIDE REAR CHECKSTRAP DEFECTIVE STUCK OPEN BUT MANAGED TO CLOSE FOR TEST (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,847 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 118,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly inter-acting with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

both front side repeaters starting to show white light

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both front tyres worn low and worn on edges

n/side rear tyre worn on edges and cracked and perished

Fail 8 Oct 2015 117,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer hooled (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inter-acting with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly inter-acting with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

both front side repeaters starting to show white light

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both front tyres worn low and worn on edges

n/side rear tyre worn on edges and cracked and perished

Pass 4 Aug 2014 114,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2013 100,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,623 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,083 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 57,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,084 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,547 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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AU03 PVW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU03 PVW, 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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AU03 PVW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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