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AT03 SGT

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT03 SGT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exc play steering track rodend might be also suspen top mounting

o/s/front +n/s/rear tyre wear on edge

o/s/front door stay broken

Fail 16 Sep 2021 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exc play steering track rodend might be also suspen top mounting

o/s/front +n/s/rear tyre wear on edge

o/s/front door stay broken

Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,460 miles

o/s/ frondoor stay broken

Fail 3 Oct 2020 97,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure does not till (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/ frondoor stay broken

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 91,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly detiorated

Fail 19 Apr 2018 86,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly detiorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,487 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall detiorated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall detiorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,732 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 71,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,084 miles

lower gearbox mount rubber excessivly detiorated

Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,082 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower gearbox mount rubber excessivly detiorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,359 miles

front brake discs heavilly lipped and corroded on inner face

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,359 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs heavilly lipped and corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,094 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 38,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in centre bottom rear engine mount

Fail 19 May 2011 38,240 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in centre bottom rear engine mount

Pass 25 May 2010 33,562 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 33,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 29,499 miles

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

front tyres low on inner edgers

Pass 27 May 2009 29,499 miles

front tyres low on inner edgers

Pass 13 May 2008 24,212 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 13 May 2008 24,212 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 May 2007 19,846 miles

front pads low

Pass 31 May 2006 12,582 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 12,518 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AT03 SGT is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 AT03 SGT, 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 AT03 SGT registered?

AT03 SGT is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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