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AU02 UWV

2002 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,781 mi
Last recorded146,781 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 146,781 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 146,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 134,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 134,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 128,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 127,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake disc worn on inside surface and inner front brake pad wearing low

light bind on nearside front brake

nearside rear tyre wearing low (3mm) and deteriorated on sidewall

unable to open boot lid at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2013 127,048 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake disc worn on inside surface and inner front brake pad wearing low

light bind on nearside front brake

nearside rear tyre wearing low (3mm) and deteriorated on sidewall

unable to open boot lid at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 119,471 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 109,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,814 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,878 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 91,774 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 65,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror cracked

unable to open passenger rear door externally

wiper blades starting to split

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 UWV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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