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A12 AHU

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,843 mi
Last recorded80,843 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AHU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,091 miles

Front and rear bumper damage

Slight play in nearside and offside steering/suspension

Pass 28 Nov 2009 68,771 miles

Offside rear suspension nosie needs attension no play found

Fail 28 Nov 2009 68,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear suspension nosie needs attension no play found

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,566 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 68,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,952 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,540 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,693 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 42,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,259 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 25,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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A12 AHU is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,188cc 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 A12 AHU, 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 A12 AHU registered?

A12 AHU is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is A12 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AHU 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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