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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Vel Satis. Check any Vel Satis by registration number below.

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89.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.1%

vs Renault Avg

9

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Renault Vel Satis — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Vel Satis has an average MOT pass rate of 89.6%, which is 8.1 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Vel Satis is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Renault Vel Satis, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault Vel Satis performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 53 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%

2008

Based on 67 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 10yr

159k mi

2007

Based on 98 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 10yr

179k mi

2006

Based on 169 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 10yr

168k mi

2005

Based on 282 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 5yr

136k mi

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

2004

Based on 54 vehicles

74.1%Average
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

24.2%

2003

Based on 383 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

27.5%

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2002

Based on 452 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

0

Based on 116 vehicles

81.0%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

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Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Renault Vel Satis

Renault Vel Satis — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Vel Satis MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Vel Satis?
The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Vel Satis is 89.6% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Vel Satis?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Renault Vel Satis reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.6%, the Renault Vel Satis is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Vel Satis?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Renault Vel Satis?
Typical mileage for the Renault Vel Satis: 159,315 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vel Satis to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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