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AE13 ZBU

2013 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,716 mi
Last recorded132,716 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 ZBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 132,716 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 132,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 117,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall, tyre down to 2 mm, worn both edges, replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 3 mm, damage outer sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 5 Oct 2024 117,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall, tyre down to 2 mm, worn both edges, replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 3 mm, damage outer sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,426 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Oct 2021 69,334 miles

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

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,066 miles

N/S/R child seat fitted

O/S/R and N/S/R brake pads worn low

Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

N/S/R child seat fitted

O/S/R and N/S/R brake pads worn low

Pass 17 May 2019 43,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 37,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 31,360 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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AE13 ZBU is a 2013 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 AE13 ZBU, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE13 ZBU is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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