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AU03 SVS

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,254 mi
Last recorded81,254 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 SVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 81,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,113 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 80,113 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,438 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 74,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,324 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,451 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 70,451 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,343 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 66,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,157 miles

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

slight binding n/s/r wheel not shown in rollers

Fail 25 Sep 2013 62,155 miles

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

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

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

slight binding n/s/r wheel not shown in rollers

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 53,568 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,794 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,823 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 29,722 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 21,406 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 SVS is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

AU03 SVS is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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