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AK03 UVN

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,516 mi
Last recorded70,516 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,516 miles

ALL 4 Brake discs severely worn,lipped & in very poor condition

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2016 70,516 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16 94W (4.1.E.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty? (8.2.3)

ALL 4 Brake discs severely worn,lipped & in very poor condition

Battery terminal insecure

Engine cover fitted

N/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting in tread area

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Steel wheel fitted to N/S/R @ time of test

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,036 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 65,036 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,346 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,346 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,514 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 51,514 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,293 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 49,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,781 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 43,781 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 34,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,333 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,844 miles

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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AK03 UVN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK03 UVN, 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 AK03 UVN registered?

AK03 UVN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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