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AO05 VMG

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,567 mi
Last recorded83,567 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VMG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 83,567 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 700,654 miles

Noise on steering on lock to lock motion , from lower steering joint area protected by under tray cannot be viewed .

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/ZR/17/2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/ZR/17/[email protected] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/ZR/17/2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/ZR/17/93WXL (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/ZR/17/2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/ZR/17/[email protected] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/ZR/17/2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,614 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading

Fail 30 Jun 2014 48,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,101 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 32,461 miles

Both rear tyre are cracking on sid walls

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,461 miles

Both rear tyre are cracking on sid walls

Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,227 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 19,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,497 miles

nearside mirror broken

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 VMG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO05 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

AO05 VMG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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