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AU13 VMJ

2013 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,901 mi
Last recorded117,901 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 117,901 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 117,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 109,608 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 109,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,440 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 101,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,896 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 86,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,707 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2018 53,474 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 53,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,018 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,684 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AU13 VMJ is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,559 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU13 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU13 VMJ registered?

AU13 VMJ is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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