MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play n/s and o/s steering rack
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
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
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???
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???
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)
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)
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
deflector glue left on plastic headlamp lenses covers
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
both headlamp units convertors fitted too plastic lenses/inoperative
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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