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AV03 CVM

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

160,814 mi
Last recorded160,814 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 160,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads

front fog lights broken and not working

items removed from drivers view

Fail 26 Feb 2016 160,580 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released top (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads

front fog lights broken and not working

items removed from drivers view

Pass 19 Feb 2015 151,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 151,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 144,035 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 144,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 130,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

warning lamp indicates an srs airbag fault

Fail 1 Mar 2013 130,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

warning lamp indicates an srs airbag fault

Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,721 miles

air bag malfunction light illuminated

Fail 5 Mar 2012 117,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,614 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 102,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2010 96,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,148 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Mar 2009 92,148 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

horn quite

Fail 7 Mar 2008 88,580 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 69,589 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 69,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV03 CVM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 AV03 CVM, 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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AV03 CVM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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