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AU13 VLV

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,176 mi
Last recorded100,176 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VLV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,176 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 88,701 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 43,579 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,847 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 30,847 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AU13 VLV is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 54,109 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU13 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 13 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU13 VLV registered?

AU13 VLV is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AU13 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 VLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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