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AO04 VWA

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,644 mi
Last recorded121,644 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 121,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 110,863 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens has moisture inside

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 110,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear lamp lens has moisture inside

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,082 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 105,081 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,860 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 100,589 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 99,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 99,172 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,422 miles

N/S/F flexi insecure

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 89,422 miles

N/S/F flexi insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 81,089 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,851 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge starting to go out off shape

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 72,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven ineer starting to go out of shapoe.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,298 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2009 65,298 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,357 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 35,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

Underbonnet covers fitted restricting view of some testable components.

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 VWA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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