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AM08 AUR

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,506 mi
Last recorded163,506 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AUR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 163,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 159,089 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 159,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 158,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 150,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 144,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 144,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 136,698 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,133 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,825 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside rear h/brake a little poor-caliper?

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play lower ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,639 miles

front brakes low

nearside rack ball joint worn

park brake stiffn to apply

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,740 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

bit of play both steering rack balljoints

cut nearside front tyre sidewall

offside rear brake pads about 2/3 worn

undercutting front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

areas of exhaust system rusting

bit of play both steering rack balljoints

cut nearside front tyre sidewall

offside rear brake pads about 2/3 worn

undercutting front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,925 miles

bit of play in both steering rack balljoints

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

exhaust system some rusting

nearside front tyre tread 2mm and cut to sidewall

nearside rear exhaust mounting breaking

rear inner brake pads about 2/3 worn

some undercutting to rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jun 2015 76,925 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bit of play in both steering rack balljoints

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

exhaust system some rusting

nearside front tyre tread 2mm and cut to sidewall

nearside rear exhaust mounting breaking

rear inner brake pads about 2/3 worn

some undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,457 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

some play in offside and nearside steering rack balljoints

Fail 30 Sep 2014 70,457 miles

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

areas of exhaust system rusting

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

some play in offside and nearside steering rack balljoints

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,316 miles

bit of play in both steering rack balljoints

cuts to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2013 59,316 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bit of play in both steering rack balljoints

offside front tyre tread 1.8mm

tyre pressure fault

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,548 miles

bit of play in offside steering rack ball joint

offside rear brake pads about 2/3 worn

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

some wear to rear brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

bit of play in offside steering rack ball joint

offside rear brake pads about 2/3 worn

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

some wear to rear brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,680 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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AM08 AUR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AUR, 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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AM08 AUR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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