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AU52 UCF

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,439 mi
Last recorded86,439 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise early replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,439 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,436 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 46,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,856 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,315 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,314 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,798 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,553 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,094 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,012 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,975 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 22,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,426 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 16,426 miles

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

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 UCF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AU52 UCF, 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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What year was AU52 UCF registered?

AU52 UCF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is AU52 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 UCF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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