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AU03 SFX

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,785 mi
Last recorded163,785 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 163,785 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perished and mishaped

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear mount broken but been secured

Fail 14 May 2014 163,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/S/R tyre perished and mishaped

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear mount broken but been secured

Pass 7 May 2013 154,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2013 154,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2012 144,604 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 23 Apr 2012 144,305 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,048 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front shock absorber top mounting bearing getting rough

Fail 13 Apr 2011 129,793 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front shock absorber top mounting bearing getting rough

Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,590 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 111,590 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,460 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 19,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,537 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,608 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 SFX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SFX, 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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AU03 SFX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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