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AU16 LAU

2017 Renault Captur

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,939 mi
Last recorded57,939 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Captur34,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 LAU
MakeRenault
ModelCaptur
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm(LEGAL LIMIT), cracked / perished + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail + badly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked / perished + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 57,136 miles

Central Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm(LEGAL LIMIT), cracked / perished + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail + badly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked / perished + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,753 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 40,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 31,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + slightly cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 23,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 15,090 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 10,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,033 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 10,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Captur?

Based on 1,146,845 MOT tests across 137,460 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
5,557
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
137,460
On UK Roads
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AU16 LAU is a 2017 Renault Captur in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Renault Captur models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,444 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Renault Captur typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Renault Captur is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU16 LAU is a 2017 Renault Captur, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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