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AV03 DVX

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 105,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 22 Mar 2013 137,767 miles

n/s/f steering drum stick arm has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2013 137,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f steering drum stick arm has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2012 120,637 miles

N/S/F outer sill holed by damage, not in perscribed area.

Non obligatory N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 120,637 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 110,332 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 110,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 97,186 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 97,181 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to see condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,832 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,796 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 DVX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVX, 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 DVX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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