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AU53 YVP

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,044 mi
Last recorded94,044 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,044 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 93,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,695 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 78,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,943 miles

centre stop light not working

rear coil springs corroded on bottom

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,862 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,762 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,314 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 26,314 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,212 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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AU53 YVP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 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 AU53 YVP, 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 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU53 YVP registered?

AU53 YVP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is AU53 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 YVP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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