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AF04 VRU

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

184,479 mi
Last recorded184,479 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 184,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 184,477 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 177,791 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 177,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 170,408 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 160,541 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 160,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 150,895 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 150,894 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 142,148 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 142,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 131,206 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 131,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,111 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 122,111 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 111,926 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 111,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,843 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 102,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,787 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 92,787 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 81,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,516 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,550 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 37,176 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,546 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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AF04 VRU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 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 AF04 VRU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF04 VRU registered?

AF04 VRU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is AF04 VRU safe to buy?

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