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DY03 AWG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,178 mi
Last recorded152,178 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 AWG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 152,178 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 152,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 149,693 miles

Air bag light on dash

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 146,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 142,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 138,823 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 138,735 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 124,639 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 115,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 115,646 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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DY03 AWG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY03 AWG, 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 DY03 AWG registered?

DY03 AWG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is DY03 AWG safe to buy?

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