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A17 DWS

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,322 mi
Last recorded56,322 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DWS
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,322 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,406 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,915 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,313 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 42,312 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 29,681 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 29,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,751 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,101 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?

Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 909
Headlamp aim too low 451
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 374
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 343
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A17 DWS is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Vel Satis fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 DWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Vel Satis typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 DWS registered?

A17 DWS is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is A17 DWS safe to buy?

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