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AV53 EOA

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,607 mi
Last recorded138,607 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 138,607 miles

Exhaust clamps & fittings corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Fail 17 Sep 2013 124,192 miles

N/s/f foglight inop

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

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

O/s/r tyre 3mm - worn on the inner edge

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 124,192 miles

N/s/f foglight inop

O/s/r tyre 3mm - worn on the inner edge

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,663 miles

Both rear brakes are slightly binding.

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

Front and rear discs are worn and corroded.

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,830 miles

N/s wiper slightly split.

N/s/r tyre 3mm

O/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,593 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 88,593 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,838 miles

Both rear brakes are slightly binding on.

Front brake discs are worn.

Power steering pump is weeping oil onto drivebelt.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 74,838 miles

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

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

Both rear brakes are slightly binding on.

Front brake discs are worn.

Power steering pump is weeping oil onto drivebelt.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,798 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,441 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge 2mm rest of tyre

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 EOA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EOA, 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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AV53 EOA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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