MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs have slight reduced braking surface
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in both inner steering arms.
advise whining noise from engine
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VF03 CAU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 VF03 CAU, 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 VF03 CAU registered?
VF03 CAU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 July 2003.
Is VF03 CAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for VF03 CAU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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