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AV53 RDO

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,163 mi
Last recorded133,163 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RDO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 133,163 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 122,516 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,468 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged by clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Feb 2024 116,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged by clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Mar 2023 106,077 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,795 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,650 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,540 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,564 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,423 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 37,441 miles

Both front tyres sidewall cracks.

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,441 miles

Both front tyres sidewall cracks.

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,763 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,310 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,368 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 23,368 miles

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

rear wiper weak

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

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

front discs & pads worn

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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AV53 RDO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV53 RDO, 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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AV53 RDO is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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