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AU02 UWL

2002 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,180 mi
Last recorded161,180 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UWL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 161,180 miles

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2024 161,136 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,459 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,919 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 158,919 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 156,363 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 150,240 miles

Both front jacking points corroded.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 146,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 140,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 138,665 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 138,665 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,918 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,826 miles

possible issues with power steering operation

Fail 24 Jan 2014 118,684 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

nearside front inner tie rod end has minor play

possible issues with power steering operation

Pass 30 Jan 2013 111,755 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 111,623 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,208 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 97,205 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,865 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,381 miles

Rear brake discs getting corroded.

Some play in O/S/F hub.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,338 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 74,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre cut in sidewall.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 66,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,558 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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AU02 UWL is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU02 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU02 UWL is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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