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AU03 SLZ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 SLZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,796 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes surface corrosion

oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,297 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

eml light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,109 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,384 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

hand brake lever stiff when applied

Fail 29 Oct 2014 84,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light is on

exhaust heat sheild loose

hand brake lever stiff when applied

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,567 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 78,567 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/front brake slight binding

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,212 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 72,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,507 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,507 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,466 miles

rear brake discs started to rust on edge

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,159 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 28,123 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid low

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,087 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 SLZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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