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ST03 VGD

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,938 mi
Last recorded174,938 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VGD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 174,938 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 174,938 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 160,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 154,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 151,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 151,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 143,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 136,229 miles

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

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

slight movement in both front steering arms

Fail 8 Jul 2013 136,229 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in both front steering arms

Pass 5 Jul 2012 126,735 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 119,276 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 119,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 96,779 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 88,187 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 88,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,741 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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ST03 VGD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ST03 VGD, 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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What year was ST03 VGD registered?

ST03 VGD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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