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AV03 DRZ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,300 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 98,299 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,039 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 90,033 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH AND {check injection on dash} (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK END {drum stick} (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,827 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 82,815 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated the button on the side of hand brake not working correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks deep to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end {drum stick} (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,670 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,212 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,452 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,244 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,153 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,089 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,917 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,917 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 64,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,209 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 DRZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV03 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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