2015 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · AY65 CWM

A pattern of wear-related advisories across the front and rear brake discs, the front suspension arm bushes, and both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints dominates the DVSA history of this 2015 Renault Master, even though every recorded test has returned a pass. The most recent examination on 28 April 2026 documented pitted front and rear brake discs, a parking brake efficiency that was only just within tolerance, central and nearside windscreen damage within the driver's view, and continued anti-roll bar and suspension arm wear that has now appeared across consecutive years. Stepping back through the record, the nearside front suspension arm pin or bush was first flagged in October 2020, reappeared in April 2024 and again in April 2025, the anti-roll bar ball joints on both sides joined the list in 2025, and the front brake disc pitting or scoring has been noted on every test since 2024. No corrosion, structural, exhaust, lighting, or steering failure has been recorded, but the persistence of the same advisories suggests components that have been gradually deteriorating rather than being rectified between tests. Mileage accumulation across the recorded tests rises at a steady and broadly typical rate for an eleven year old commercial, sitting at roughly 10,368 miles per year against the 114,052 miles currently indicated, with no abnormal spikes or stagnation between annual examinations. Tests have been carried out annually since 2018, and aside from a shift from October to April test dates after 2022, there are no extended gaps that would indicate the vehicle was taken off the road, laid up, or subjected to a sudden change in duty cycle. Mechanical implication of this consistent usage is that the brake discs, friction material, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar linkages, and tyres have all been subjected to regular loaded work, which is consistent with the cumulative wear pattern visible in the advisories rather than any single acute event. For a prospective buyer, the brake system should be the primary focus of any inspection, given that the front discs have been recorded as worn, pitted, or scored at every test since 2024 and the rear discs joined the list in 2024 and again in 2026, with the parking brake only just meeting the required efficiency at the latest test. On a road test, expect to feel pedal response that is softer than expected, any vibration or shudder through the pedal under firm braking from higher speed, and a handbrake that requires several notches of travel before holding the vehicle on an incline; these would indicate the discs have now worn beyond the advisory threshold and likely require replacement along with the pads. The front suspension also warrants close attention, as the nearside front arm bush has been flagged in three of the last four tests and both front anti-roll bar ball joints were recorded with slight play in 2025 and would not have been replaced since. Listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps, uneven tyre wear across the front axle particularly on the inner or outer edges, and vague or loose response during direction changes, all of which would suggest the worn bushes and linkages have progressed to the point of requiring renewal. The remaining advisories are minor and largely cosmetic by comparison, but should still be verified visually. The windscreen damage recorded as a minor in 2022, 2024, and 2026 should be inspected to ensure no crack has propagated beyond the permitted zone into the driver's direct line of sight, particularly as the latest test cites both central and nearside damage. The nearside rear tyres that were noted at 3mm in October 2019 should be checked for current tread depth and any uneven shoulder wear, as commercial rear loading tends to accelerate this. Finally, request evidence that the brake discs, anti-roll bar drop links, and suspension arm bushes flagged across multiple tests have been inspected or replaced since the 2026 advisory was issued, as the cumulative record suggests these items are approaching the threshold where intervention will be required regardless of the current pass status.