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AS02 AKS

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,702 mi
Last recorded186,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS02 AKS
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 186,702 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 175,696 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 164,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 155,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 141,991 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack axial ball joint.

Slight play in offside steering rack axial ball joint.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 125,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 106,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 95,959 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 95,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to bodywork

Pass 5 Apr 2006 76,990 miles

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

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

damage to bodywork and nearside door mirror

front tyres wearing low

play in steering rack

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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AS02 AKS is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AS02 AKS, 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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What year was AS02 AKS registered?

AS02 AKS is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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