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AO53 VPV

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears, on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 75,383 miles

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/rear door outer handle sticking

Fail 13 May 2015 75,383 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

o/s/rear door outer handle sticking

Pass 15 May 2014 65,249 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,820 miles

1. Damage to n/s of windscreen, within 40mm. 2. Front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 29 May 2010 38,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,196 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 30,555 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 30,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front top suspension mounts becoming rough on turning

spare wheel flat

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 VPV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPV, 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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AO53 VPV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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