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AU52 VWS

2002 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,555 mi
Last recorded101,555 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Scenic72,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VWS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2014 101,555 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 101,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 101,535 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,291 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

offside front and nearside front tyres worn bald on inner edge of tread

offside front outer suspension ball joint worn but not considered excessive

Fail 25 Sep 2013 95,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

offside front and nearside front tyres worn bald on inner edge of tread

offside front outer suspension ball joint worn but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,299 miles

rear bolt on cross member corroded

rear brake worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,436 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on edges of tread

oil leak

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,276 miles

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

small crack in exhaust front pipe

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,764 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 63,764 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,837 miles

small crack in catalyst

Fail 23 Sep 2008 55,837 miles

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

small crack in catalyst

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,550 miles

rear brake discs VERY worn

Fail 25 Sep 2007 47,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs VERY worn

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,820 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

near side rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2005 27,713 miles

noise from n/s/f wheel when spun

very slight binding n/s/r brake

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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AU52 VWS is a 2002 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,137 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 AU52 VWS, 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 24 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU52 VWS registered?

AU52 VWS is a 2002 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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