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AU02 VPW

2002 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,461 mi
Last recorded147,461 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VPW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 147,461 miles

Aux drive belt frayed

Crack in nearside of windscreen

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front outer cv gaiter poorly secured

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear suspension anti vibration bar heavily corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 147,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Aux drive belt frayed

Crack in nearside of windscreen

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front outer cv gaiter poorly secured

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear suspension anti vibration bar heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,672 miles

Both offside tyres worn close to limit

Corrosion to rear anti vibration bar

Fail 19 Apr 2016 131,671 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to rear anti vibration bar

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 113,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,084 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,786 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 106,786 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 103,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,806 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 96,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,260 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,103 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,469 miles

Front tyres 2mm

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 8,496 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 VPW is a 2002 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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