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OE02 AVV

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 AVV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 105,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 105,570 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,472 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 93,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,956 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 86,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 80,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 72,743 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 72,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 64,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 May 2006 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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OE02 AVV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,924 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 OE02 AVV, 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 24 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OE02 AVV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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