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AF61 GWU

2011 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,900 mi
Last recorded124,900 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Megane69,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 124,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2026 124,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 120,410 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 25 Apr 2024 116,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily discoloured.. heat been in disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear parking brake effort poor.. reduced.. parking brake efficiency only just met.. repair maybe required

Fail 20 Apr 2024 116,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily discoloured.. heat been in disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear parking brake effort poor.. reduced.. parking brake efficiency only just met.. repair maybe required

Pass 17 Apr 2023 112,808 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 91,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 91,717 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 83,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,731 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,541 miles

Front both tyres are worn on both edges of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,685 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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AF61 GWU is a 2011 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 69,731 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 AF61 GWU, 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 15 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF61 GWU registered?

AF61 GWU is a 2011 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is AF61 GWU safe to buy?

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