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NV51 AZU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,030 mi
Last recorded148,030 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 AZU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 148,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 129,446 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

timing belt??

Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,699 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres 2-3mm of tread approx

front brake discs worn large wear edge

nearside handbrake effort low

timing belt??

Fail 14 Oct 2011 111,441 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres 2-3mm of tread approx

nearside handbrake effort low

timing belt??

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside handbrake effort low

timing belt?

Fail 16 Oct 2010 94,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside handbrake effort low

timing belt?

Fail 7 Nov 2009 76,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 76,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,242 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 54,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,820 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,199 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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NV51 AZU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV51 AZU, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV51 AZU?

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What year was NV51 AZU registered?

NV51 AZU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is NV51 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 AZU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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