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AU53 USL

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,491 mi
Last recorded37,491 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 USL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 37,491 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 37,436 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 37,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 37,416 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,371 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 37,368 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,176 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 175-65-14

Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 35,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,871 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 34,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,608 miles

ns ball joint metal shroud insecure

rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2014 32,608 miles

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

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

ns ball joint metal shroud insecure

rear tyres cracking

slight blow exhaust joint

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,857 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,733 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 27,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,802 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,869 miles

near side front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,558 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 USL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol 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 AU53 USL, 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 USL registered?

AU53 USL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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