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VRG 3

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,621 mi
Last recorded131,621 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRG 3
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,621 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 129,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,861 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 125,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 123,969 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 122,075 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,970 miles

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

slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,924 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,522 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,940 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 101,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,647 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,770 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 31 Aug 2011 79,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,650 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,656 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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VRG 3 is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRG 3, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRG 3 registered?

VRG 3 is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is VRG 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRG 3 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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