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AU52 UHS

2002 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,931 mi
Last recorded147,931 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UHS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 147,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 138,323 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 138,323 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,765 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 121,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs scorred

front fog lamps broken

front wiper blades worn & rear deteriated

o/s/f seat belt not fully retracting

wind screen washer jets partially blocked & out of adjustment

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,966 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 95,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s and o/s front fog lights damaged

o/s driveshaft inner gaiter leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,565 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,395 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 58,210 miles

Both rear indicators beginning to discolour.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,210 miles

Both rear indicators beginning to discolour.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obstructing view of testable componments

undertray fitted obstructing view of testable componments

Fail 20 Sep 2006 46,705 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obstructing view of testable componments

rear wiper split

undertray fitted obstructing view of testable componments

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 UHS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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