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AV05 VDL

2005 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,259 mi
Last recorded13,259 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VDL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 13,259 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear disc/s are corroded/becoming worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,259 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear disc/s are corroded/becoming worn

Pass 7 May 2014 10,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 10,117 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 7,781 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 7,781 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,261 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 4,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,792 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2009 27,055 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 20,305 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 20,305 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AV05 VDL is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 40,503 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 VDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV05 VDL registered?

AV05 VDL is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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