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AO52 WXY

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WXY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 97,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,536 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 85,536 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,699 miles

Front brake pads are worn low.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Undertray is covered in oil.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 78,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake pads are worn low.

Front tyres are worn to the limit.

O/S/R tyre worn almost to the limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Undertray is covered in oil.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,952 miles

Judder recorded from front brakes.

N/S/R tyre worn low on the outer edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 58,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,211 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 19 Jul 2011 50,208 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,731 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,182 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,962 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 39,962 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,908 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,146 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AO52 WXY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO52 WXY, 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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AO52 WXY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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