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AV03 VXY

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,695 mi
Last recorded132,695 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 132,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 128,784 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 128,179 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heat sheild damaged / rubbing on n/s/r flexi

Fail 30 Mar 2015 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heat sheild damaged / rubbing on n/s/r flexi

Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 108,182 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 79,496 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 69,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 69,758 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 47,938 miles

Handbrake lever a little high.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,938 miles

Handbrake lever a little high.

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 11 Mar 2009 44,636 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,636 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,389 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,910 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 VXY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,783cc 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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

AV03 VXY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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