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AO04 AWA

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

62,183 mi
Last recorded62,183 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 62,183 miles

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 60,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2020 59,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 55,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,243 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 53,174 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,707 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 50,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,788 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,040 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 44,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,929 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,157 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,819 miles

both rear brake discs corroding due to inactivity.high level stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,815 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake discs corroding due to inactivity.high level stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,264 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 26,262 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,701 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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AO04 AWA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 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 AO04 AWA, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO04 AWA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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