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AO02 YHX

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,580 mi
Last recorded115,580 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 YHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 115,580 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,381 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,183 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,266 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 104,216 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner wall

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes corroded at back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 97,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes corroded at back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,136 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 91,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,043 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,106 miles

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

Slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,067 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,550 miles

o/s/f indicater lens cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,108 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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AO02 YHX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 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 AO02 YHX, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 YHX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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