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AV03 DZH

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,062 mi
Last recorded118,062 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DZH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/ cracked, wearing low and uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,452 miles

nsr tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears along nearside above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 94,149 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 94,149 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 87,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,785 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 73,732 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 73,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 68,276 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 68,276 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 60,842 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 52,548 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,961 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,844 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 26,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes binding slightly

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 DZH is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DZH, 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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What year was AV03 DZH registered?

AV03 DZH is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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