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DA52 BWP

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,450 mi
Last recorded136,450 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 BWP
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 136,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 136,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,319 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 113,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front showing puncture fault on dash ???

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front disks worn /brake pads seems ok

Fail 11 Aug 2016 113,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner track ball in steering rack end excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track ball in steering rack end excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front showing puncture fault on dash ???

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front disks worn /brake pads seems ok

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,719 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre on 1.6m limit uneven tread

offside front tyre low tread 2.5m limit 1.6m

offside front tyre punctured

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,718 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,690 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 65,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,659 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,030 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 51,028 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,084 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,556 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 31,556 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

both front steering arms slight movement

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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DA52 BWP is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DA52 BWP, 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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DA52 BWP is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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