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LV03 AUL

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,092 mi
Last recorded101,092 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 AUL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 101,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 May 2017 100,743 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,068 miles

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2012 86,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety latch inoperative

Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety latch inoperative

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,895 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust pipe balance clamp unit one clip missing[ one of four]

smoke emissions slightly high???

squeak off side rear wheel rotation???

Fail 18 Mar 2011 82,858 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust pipe balance clamp unit one clip missing[ one of four]

smoke emissions slightly high???

squeak off side rear wheel rotation???

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,090 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 77,090 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,122 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

deflector glue left on plastic headlamp lenses covers

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,122 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

deflector glue left on plastic headlamp lenses covers

Pass 8 Mar 2008 61,839 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both headlamp units convertors fitted too plastic lenses/inoperative

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 471 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?

Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 909
Headlamp aim too low 451
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 374
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 343
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LV03 AUL is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,491 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 Vel Satis fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV03 AUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Vel Satis typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV03 AUL is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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