2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · AU53 ULT
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 76,803 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU53 ULT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2022
- 76,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU53 ULT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (AU53 ULT) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AU53 ULT Mileage History
- 08/11/202175,194 mi
- 17/11/202175,210 mi+16 mi
- 19/10/202276,803 mi+1,593 mi
Average of roughly 1,704 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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