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AO04 XUA

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,116 mi
Last recorded156,116 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 156,116 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 156,116 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 140,422 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 140,422 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 140,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2013 128,977 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 128,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,649 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,470 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 85,470 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,009 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 56,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,825 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XUA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XUA, 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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What year was AO04 XUA registered?

AO04 XUA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is AO04 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 XUA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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