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AK55 RAU

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,270 mi
Last recorded153,270 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 153,270 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubbers broken

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

fumes from exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2016 153,270 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubbers broken

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

fumes from exhaust

Pass 9 Dec 2015 140,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with direction indicator (1.1.A.3f)

play both steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Dec 2014 128,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 128,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 113,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ex m/rubber poor

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,852 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,765 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 66,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

emissions test carried out, no measured reading taken, vehicle fitted with DPF

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front steering arms

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,884 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter clip in poor condition (gaiter still secured)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,060 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK55 RAU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AK55 RAU, 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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AK55 RAU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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