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AU03 HWJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,091 mi
Last recorded89,091 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 HWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,091 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,090 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,812 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 79,812 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,092 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 61,954 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 52,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,861 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

offsaide front window

offside rear seat belt slight damage

wear in nearside of steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2008 46,472 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

offsaide front window

offside rear seat belt slight damage

offside rear tyre cracked

wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,985 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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AU03 HWJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 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 AU03 HWJ, 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 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU03 HWJ registered?

AU03 HWJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is AU03 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 HWJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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