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AU53 YVR

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,859 mi
Last recorded120,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 118,968 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 113,653 miles

both inner rack joints have slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2011 103,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

engine covers fitted

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2011 103,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine covers fitted

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2011 102,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,496 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/ steering rack inner ball slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,492 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

n/s/ steering rack inner ball slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2009 68,029 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,190 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 28,180 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 YVR is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVR, 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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AU53 YVR is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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