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AV03 DKL

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,336 mi
Last recorded108,336 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,336 miles

nearside of steering rack has slight wear

Fail 8 Jul 2016 108,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside of steering rack has slight wear

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,115 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 87,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,998 miles

nearside track rod inner ball joint has slight wear

Fail 26 Jun 2013 79,997 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside track rod inner ball joint has slight wear

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,402 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 72,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 66,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,352 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,949 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,897 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 50,885 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres close to limit 1.6mm tread.

engine and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2007 43,434 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres close to limit 1.6mm tread.

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,417 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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AV03 DKL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DKL, 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 DKL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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