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AO53 VRL

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,850 mi
Last recorded66,850 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on edge and cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on edge and cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,874 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 56,873 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brakes slightly sticky

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,477 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,588 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,840 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,825 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,952 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VRL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

AO53 VRL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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