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AC08 VBZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,195 mi
Last recorded110,195 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 VBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 110,195 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,958 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,952 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 100,939 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,255 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 76,255 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 55,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 50,775 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,461 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 45,534 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,260 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 37,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,273 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,299 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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AC08 VBZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC08 VBZ, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 VBZ registered?

AC08 VBZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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