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A3 PFL

2005 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

135,186 mi
Last recorded135,186 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PFL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 135,186 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 130,487 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

play in rear axle bushes + splitting

Fail 31 Oct 2024 130,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

play in rear axle bushes + splitting

Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,529 miles

rear discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 7 Nov 2023 124,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear inner sidelight not working

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,028 miles

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 7 Nov 2022 118,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,229 miles

brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 8 Nov 2021 114,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,578 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 27 Oct 2020 108,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 1 May 2019 97,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,741 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced OS / NS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 88,921 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 80,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 69,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2016 69,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,915 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,329 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,956 miles

dash computer indicates-tyre pressure monitor missing

rear brake discs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2012 45,805 miles

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

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

Tyre monitor system shows a fault

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 12 May 2011 41,286 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 41,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 32,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake pads worn

wipers poor

Fail 7 May 2010 32,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn

wipers poor

Pass 13 May 2009 21,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,483 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?

Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
305,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 187,578
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169,011
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 113,854
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101,973
position lamp(s) not working 80,232
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A3 PFL is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,096 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 Laguna fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 187,578 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 PFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Laguna typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A3 PFL is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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