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AG03 DKY

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,893 mi
Last recorded119,893 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 DKY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 119,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 116,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,193 miles

airbag light on

both front tyres on 2.00mm centre thread pattern 225/55/17wr

o/s/r sidelight not working on boot lid

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f and o/s/f and dampness on steering rack boots

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes

stone chip front screen

Fail 15 Sep 2011 110,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

both front tyres on 2.00mm centre thread pattern 225/55/17wr

o/s/r sidelight not working on boot lid

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f and o/s/f and dampness on steering rack boots

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes

stone chip front screen

Pass 17 Sep 2010 100,426 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre stepping badly 225/55/17wr low pressure

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f and n/s/f

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link rods and rear anti roll bar bushes

stone chip front screen

unable to inspected under bonnect fully due to covers fitted

unable to inspected under car fully due to sump guard fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,888 miles

oil leak from back of engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,043 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres sizes 225/50/17wr and rears 225/55/17wr

dent outside wheel rim n/s/r

front brake pads inner looks low

n/s/f mirror cover tape up and mirror slightly loose

n/s/r tyre on centre tread on 1.6mm 225/55/17wr

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f and n/s/f

stone chip front screen o/s/f

Fail 19 Sep 2008 81,043 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both front tyres sizes 225/50/17wr and rears 225/55/17wr

dent outside wheel rim n/s/r

front brake pads inner looks low

n/s/f mirror cover tape up and mirror slightly loose

n/s/r tyre on centre tread on 1.6mm 225/55/17wr

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f and n/s/f

stone chip front screen o/s/f

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,926 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 67,926 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both rear tyres on boarderline 1.6mm outer edges 225/55/17wr

dampness on n/s/f shock absorber

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edges 225/55/17wr

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,457 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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AG03 DKY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AG03 DKY, 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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AG03 DKY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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