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YA52 AUW

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,787 mi
Last recorded139,787 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 AUW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 139,787 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 139,785 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 136,439 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,045 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 132,044 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 127,487 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 121,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2012 114,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 108,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 102,712 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 96,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,753 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 85,840 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,049 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,049 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs worn

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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YA52 AUW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA52 AUW, 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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YA52 AUW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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