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AU03 SKX

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,140 mi
Last recorded84,140 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 SKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 84,140 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded steel to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges and is starting to perish.

2. Slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 82,294 miles

1. Slight play in offside of steering rack.

2. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

3. Slight damage to offside outer sill at front.

4. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,281 miles

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

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

1. Slight play in offside of steering rack.

2. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

3. Slight damage to offside outer sill at front.

4. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jun 2015 79,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,161 miles

1/ slight damage to o/s outer sill at front 2/ slightb play in o/s steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2014 76,129 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1/ slight damage to o/s outer sill at front 2/ slightb play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,327 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,475 miles

EML light on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,469 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 39,462 miles

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

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

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

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

EML light on

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,249 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,722 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 30,722 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,041 miles

both rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces,both front tyres starting to perish,crack and wearing on outer edges,

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,682 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,534 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 SKX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

AU03 SKX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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