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AU02 UTG

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,428 mi
Last recorded73,428 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UTG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both os and ns front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both os and ns rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear torsion bar rubber bushes cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2021 73,423 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both os and ns front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both os and ns rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear torsion bar rubber bushes cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2020 72,872 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside car sits visibly lower on osf

Rear bottom of rear shocks rusy

Fail 7 Mar 2019 70,507 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear bottom of rear shocks rusy

Offside car sits visibly lower on osf

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and made in 2006 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,347 miles

O/S/R tyre cracked/perished.

Slight bind N/S/R brake.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,654 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,308 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to tread depth indicators

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,804 miles

Brake pipes under vehicle coated with waxoil.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,942 miles

Metal brake pipes under vehicle coated with waxoil

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,139 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs fading

Front brake discs showing signs of wear, not considered to be insecure or seriously weakened

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,414 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,812 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 25,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,276 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UTG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AU02 UTG, 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 UTG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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