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DY03 AWH

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,138 mi
Last recorded129,138 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 AWH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 129,138 miles

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

rear subframe,rear arms and tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 127,388 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

car been stood

front disks pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2012 127,379 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

car been stood

front disks pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 124,166 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 124,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 121,976 miles

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

offside front abs reluctor disc cracked

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2009 118,648 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 99,724 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 99,719 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,960 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 AWH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AWH, 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 AWH registered?

DY03 AWH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DY03 AWH safe to buy?

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