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AM08 AUV

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,131 mi
Last recorded102,131 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,853 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,222 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 90,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 90,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,748 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 82,726 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 80,823 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside wing mirror glass distorted advise replace , unit been taped

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washer jets partially blocked advise repair

windscreen stone chipped

wiper blade slight smear advise clean/replace

Fail 30 Dec 2019 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated side movement suspect bracket loose/broken (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside wing mirror glass distorted advise replace , unit been taped

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

washer jets partially blocked advise repair

windscreen stone chipped

wiper blade slight smear advise clean/replace

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,852 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,379 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,379 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,236 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,599 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 56,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 50,885 miles

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

handbrake slight movement at mounting

Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,885 miles

handbrake slight movement at mounting

Pass 28 Dec 2013 45,726 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,893 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,879 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 22,772 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AM08 AUV is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 AUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 AUV registered?

AM08 AUV is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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