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AU53 SVT

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,250 mi
Last recorded130,250 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 SVT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 130,250 miles

The vehicle in need of a brake service

Fail 4 Apr 2018 130,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE (1.8)

The vehicle in need of a brake service

Pass 12 May 2017 125,418 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 125,408 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside wheel leaning in but not fouling

Pass 13 Apr 2016 118,004 miles

Noise from o/s in revolution of wheels but unable to locate at present.

Suspect wear in rear trailing arm bearings but no excessive play at present time.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 118,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Noise from o/s in revolution of wheels but unable to locate at present.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspect wear in rear trailing arm bearings but no excessive play at present time.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,060 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,743 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,024 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,878 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,517 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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

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AU53 SVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU53 SVT, 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 AU53 SVT registered?

AU53 SVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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