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A3 LPB

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,945 mi
Last recorded56,945 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LPB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 56,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 55,768 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 55,476 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 55,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,224 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 54,773 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,529 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,628 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 48,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,791 miles

Offside Front tyre very low

both front d bushes cracking

both rear tyres very low and side wall cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2016 41,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre very low

both front d bushes cracking

both rear tyres very low and side wall cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,399 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres pershing between treads,

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,736 miles

both front tyres starting to split.

both rear tyres worn on outer edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2011 27,828 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,869 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,083 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,980 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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A3 LPB is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 LPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 LPB registered?

A3 LPB is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is A3 LPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LPB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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