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YA53 UDD

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,510 mi
Last recorded84,510 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UDD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 84,510 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 84,508 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,068 miles

slight play in off side steering rack and rear n/side suspension bushes

Pass 15 May 2007 48,555 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

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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YA53 UDD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA53 UDD, 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 YA53 UDD registered?

YA53 UDD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is YA53 UDD safe to buy?

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