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AU52 GZW

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,954 mi
Last recorded109,954 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 GZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,954 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,953 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with white chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,983 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer end cap bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 105,982 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer end cap bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,434 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 101,433 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 97,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 97,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,404 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 93,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,328 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 81,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,120 miles

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

advise front brake discs part worn

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Fail 14 Jan 2009 56,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Fail 21 Jan 2008 47,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,043 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,392 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,001 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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AU52 GZW is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 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 Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 GZW, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU52 GZW is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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