2003 Peugeot 406 2.0L Diesel · AD03 ATZ
2003 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2003. Recorded mileage 189,653 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD03 ATZ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 189,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD03 ATZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Peugeot 406 (AD03 ATZ) between May 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)”.
AD03 ATZ Mileage History
- 19/05/200671,060 mi
- 06/11/200787,454 mi+16,394 mi
- 06/11/200787,454 mi
- 27/10/200896,280 mi+8,826 mi
- 27/10/2009103,434 mi+7,154 mi
- 22/10/2010115,433 mi+11,999 mi
- 22/10/2010115,433 mi
- 24/10/2011126,859 mi+11,426 mi
- 24/10/2011126,859 mi
- 23/10/2012137,089 mi+10,230 mi
- 23/10/2012137,089 mi
- 18/10/2013144,569 mi+7,480 mi
- 10/10/2014150,133 mi+5,564 mi
- 11/10/2014150,133 mi
- 05/10/2015155,164 mi+5,031 mi
- 06/10/2015155,164 mi
- 07/10/2016157,774 mi+2,610 mi
- 07/10/2016157,774 mi
- 07/11/2017161,706 mi+3,932 mi
- 07/11/2017161,706 mi
- 05/11/2018166,435 mi+4,729 mi
- 05/11/2018166,435 mi
- 05/11/2019171,228 mi+4,793 mi
- 17/11/2020173,748 mi+2,520 mi
- 12/11/2021179,940 mi+6,192 mi
- 12/11/2021179,940 mi
- 09/05/2023185,717 mi+5,777 mi
- 15/05/2024189,653 mi+3,936 mi
Average of roughly 6,592 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 406
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch Wear(Serious)
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush Wear(Moderate)
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch WearSerious
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush WearModerate
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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