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AV53 EAO

2003 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,419 mi
Last recorded65,419 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,419 miles

Engine management light on.

Rear brake discs appear low.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 65,408 miles

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

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

Engine management light on.

Rear brake discs appear low.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,977 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 55,656 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Engine management light on.

Exhaust lambda reading on max limit due to exhaust blowing.

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

Passenger door mirror glass missing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tailgate struts faulty.

Wiring to clutch pedal switch broken.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f inner rack joint slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,011 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 36,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,483 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,247 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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AV53 EAO is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV53 EAO, 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 AV53 EAO registered?

AV53 EAO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AV53 EAO safe to buy?

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