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AV03 VYJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,768 mi
Last recorded75,768 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 75,768 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Snapped in two (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seat missing

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 58,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,729 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 55,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,217 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,421 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,163 miles

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,739 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,785 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,194 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VYJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

AV03 VYJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is AV03 VYJ safe to buy?

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