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AM08 AUU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,597 mi
Last recorded83,597 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,597 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in inner shaft

Fail 19 Feb 2016 83,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,180 miles

strongly adv treatment to be added to fuel tank to reduce smoke and emission output as initial test readings were a little high.......

Fail 24 Feb 2015 70,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

strongly adv treatment to be added to fuel tank to reduce smoke and emission output as initial test readings were a little high.......

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,322 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,429 miles

adv 1 x treatment added to fuel tank.....

Fail 5 Mar 2013 58,429 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

adv 1 x treatment added to fuel tank.....

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,682 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2012 50,682 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 40,898 miles

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

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

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 AUU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM08 AUU?

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What year was AM08 AUU registered?

AM08 AUU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AM08 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 AUU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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