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AD52 AUK

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,166 mi
Last recorded150,166 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AUK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 150,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 150,166 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 146,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 146,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 137,942 miles

ALL FOUR ALLOY WHEELS BUCKLED SLIGHTLY ON INSIDE RIM

Pass 24 Jan 2011 125,858 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 125,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,580 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 113,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008

airbag light on

dent offside sill

service light on

Fail 23 Sep 2008

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

airbag light on

dent offside sill

service light on

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,546 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 63,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn and rusty on lips

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,954 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 53,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

damage to n/s/f wing

rear tyres on 1.6 and 2mm only

205/50/17w

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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AD52 AUK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD52 AUK, 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 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD52 AUK registered?

AD52 AUK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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