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AU53 SVY

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,228 mi
Last recorded46,228 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 SVY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 44,657 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 44,657 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 42,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,431 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 41,431 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 35,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 34,737 miles

Front under tray fitted can not access testable items properly

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 34,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))

Front under tray fitted can not access testable items properly

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,542 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 11 Sep 2018 33,537 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,843 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)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubbing on wheel trim (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,310 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,491 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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AU53 SVY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

AU53 SVY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is AU53 SVY safe to buy?

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