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AO53 UVH

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,652 mi
Last recorded115,652 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,652 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 115,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 115,542 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn Outer (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off Side Front Tyre Bold On Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Inner Door Handle Trim Deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play In Near Side Front Inner Rack Arm

Play In Off Side Front Inner Rack Arm

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,250 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 89,988 miles

wear to n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 10 May 2013 89,893 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wear to n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,598 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 69,182 miles

wear to front tyres - near limit -- wear to front brake pads -- wear to o/s suspension joint

Pass 17 May 2010 58,142 miles

wear to rear brake pads - on limit

Pass 26 May 2009 47,943 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,368 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,368 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,190 miles

all brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 6 Oct 2007 32,190 miles

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

all brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,959 miles

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

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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AO53 UVH is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO53 UVH, 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 AO53 UVH registered?

AO53 UVH is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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