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AM08 AUF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,407 mi
Last recorded165,407 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 165,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 161,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 161,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 158,950 miles

cv joints noisey

o/s rear brake disc advise replacement

rear brakes noisey

wear in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2017 158,949 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

cv joints noisey

o/s rear brake disc advise replacement

rear brakes noisey

wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,663 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 151,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 138,124 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 136,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 136,082 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 125,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 125,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 103,959 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Mar 2011 103,959 miles

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

front brake discs worn

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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AM08 AUF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 AM08 AUF, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 AUF registered?

AM08 AUF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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