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FA05 AVU

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,767 mi
Last recorded96,767 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AVU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 96,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 93,532 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 93,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 89,247 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 89,247 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 84,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,496 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,955 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,320 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,926 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 30 May 2013 60,628 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2013 60,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,163 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

slight play in offside front rack arm

Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,163 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack

slight play in offside front rack arm

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,392 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,023 miles

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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FA05 AVU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 59,821 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 FA05 AVU, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA05 AVU registered?

FA05 AVU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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