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AK05 DPF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,899 mi
Last recorded89,899 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 89,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 89,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,796 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 82,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall.

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,430 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,537 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,765 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 62,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 59,764 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,219 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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AK05 DPF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AK05 DPF, 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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AK05 DPF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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