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AU56 VAH

2006 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,035 mi
Last recorded56,035 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VAH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 56,035 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking Sensor on pipe from pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Buckle trapped under seat base

Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 50,154 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 50,154 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,642 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 47,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank strap

front section of exhaust deteriorated

perishing to both front tyres

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust rusty and joints all in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,621 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,614 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surfaces.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,525 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,095 miles

both front brake disks starting to corrode on inner side

Pass 20 Jan 2018 40,362 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 40,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,688 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 39,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,770 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,911 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,862 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 35,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,813 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,475 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 21,158 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AU56 VAH is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,795 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 AU56 VAH, 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 20 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU56 VAH is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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