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AF51 OCN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,112 mi
Last recorded32,112 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OCN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 32,112 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 32,112 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 32,068 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 32,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 31,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 31,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 31,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre Screw in the very inner edge of tyre. ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,474 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,905 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,006 miles

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

rear cross bar corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,060 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,250 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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AF51 OCN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 AF51 OCN, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF51 OCN registered?

AF51 OCN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AF51 OCN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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