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OU02 VUH

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,748 mi
Last recorded73,748 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 VUH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,312 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 66,306 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,012 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,947 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 197,426 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,359 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,633 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,017 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,820 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,520 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,023 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front brake inside disc has a ring of corrosion on them but brake performance is good

Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,203 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 8,203 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 7,371 miles

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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OU02 VUH is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU02 VUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU02 VUH registered?

OU02 VUH is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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