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A16 DKW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,462 mi
Last recorded54,462 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 54,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 54,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Hand brake lever (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,615 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 44,462 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,563 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 32,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,593 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

slight play in steering arms

Fail 17 Dec 2014 29,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

slight play in steering arms

Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,977 miles

slight play in steering arms

Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,585 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

N/S/F steering arm has slight play at ball joint

Fail 14 Dec 2012 23,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

N/S/F steering arm has slight play at ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded and pitted

Fail 16 Dec 2010 17,118 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 17,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 14,016 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 14,016 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 9,551 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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A16 DKW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 DKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 DKW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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