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AX03 WTU

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,825 mi
Last recorded148,825 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 WTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 148,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 135,167 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm tread depth and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm tread depth and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 134,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged and chaffing on wheel (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre brake light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm tread depth and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm tread depth and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 128,634 miles

front tyres low

Fail 14 Apr 2014 115,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 115,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,603 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 100,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,026 miles

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 74,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,036 miles

o/s mirror slight crack

Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror slight crack

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,123 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,944 miles

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

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

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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AX03 WTU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX03 WTU, 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 AX03 WTU registered?

AX03 WTU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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