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AU53 VKG

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,723 mi
Last recorded122,723 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VKG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,723 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 4 Oct 2016 122,723 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,007 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 117,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,718 miles

Engine/gear box oil leaks.

N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush de-bonded.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 110,675 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine/gear box oil leaks.

N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush de-bonded.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,709 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel tank support strap coroded.

Load sensing valve stiff.

N/S/R Tyre perished and in poor condition.

O/S/F Tyre perished and split in tread.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

N/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,478 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 93,478 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tailgate struts weak.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,324 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 39,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,738 miles

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

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 VKG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VKG, 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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AU53 VKG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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