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AD05 RAU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,043 mi
Last recorded119,043 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 119,043 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 118,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 102,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 102,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,349 miles

as per failure

Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,225 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear. 2. Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,920 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,152 miles

1.o/s front tyre at legal limits. 2. n/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 51,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.o/s front tyre at legal limits. 2. n/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,577 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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AD05 RAU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD05 RAU, 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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What year was AD05 RAU registered?

AD05 RAU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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