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AO52 VUC

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,504 mi
Last recorded61,504 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VUC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,504 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,593 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 53,592 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,620 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,771 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes discs worn / lipped

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside front upper strut top mount bearing noisey in operation but has no play

nearside rear tyre perished / splitting

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front tyre worn more so inner and outer edges

offside front upper strut top mount bearing noisey in operation but has no play

offside rear tyre perished / splitting

slight play in nearside front inner rack socket

slight play in offside front inner rack socket

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator belt slightly frayed

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,574 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 36,574 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,699 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 34,699 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount perished

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,938 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 32,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2010 31,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 22,039 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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AO52 VUC is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AO52 VUC, 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.

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AO52 VUC is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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