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AU02 SUF

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,777 mi
Last recorded139,777 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 SUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 139,777 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

M.I.L. on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 139,653 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,163 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

M.I.L. on

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 128,107 miles

M.I.L. on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder? ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 128,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder? ()

M.I.L. on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 122,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

MIL on but vehicle built before 1/7/2003

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 122,083 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

MIL on but vehicle built before 1/7/2003

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2018 115,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

o/s/f fog light not working

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,142 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,142 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav holder ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,160 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 86,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,069 miles

M.I.L

slight exhaust leak from cat

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,069 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

M.I.L

slight exhaust leak from cat

Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,511 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

M.I.L

engine stabiliser bar worn

front brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 18 Oct 2013 68,511 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)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

M.I.L

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine stabiliser bar worn

front brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,465 miles

MIL on

cross brace at rear very rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,667 miles

M.I.L. on

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

tailgate external handle missing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 59,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

M.I.L. on

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

tailgate external handle missing

Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,860 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,532 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,532 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 47,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot handle missing but still able to open correctly

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

engine running slightly rough on tick over

evidence of nearside rear inner wheel arch touching tyre, ok at time of test

rear cross member corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,725 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,474 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,150 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,215 miles

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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AU02 SUF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 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 AU02 SUF, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU02 SUF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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