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AO05 TLV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,747 mi
Last recorded95,747 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,747 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 95,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,990 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,959 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 14 Apr 2015 86,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (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)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,516 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,517 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)

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

front wipers just starting to split

oil level not checked unable to remove dipstick from engine

Fail 5 Apr 2012 67,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers just starting to split

oil level not checked unable to remove dipstick from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tax disc in incorrect location

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,016 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing 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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AO05 TLV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 AO05 TLV, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 TLV registered?

AO05 TLV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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