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DG03 OVA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

248,394 mi
Last recorded248,394 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OVA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 248,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 245,440 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on edges

front and rear brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 22 Jun 2011 224,525 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2010 208,923 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 174,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2009 174,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 145,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 108,111 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 68,351 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 68,351 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,626 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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DG03 OVA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG03 OVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG03 OVA registered?

DG03 OVA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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