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AO05 YYW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,766 mi
Last recorded159,766 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 159,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2023 159,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 152,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 140,994 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 140,990 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 140,951 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake pads sensor adrift

tyre warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2018 130,086 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2017 122,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 118,197 miles

both front wipers slightly smear windscreen

chip(s) in windscreen

front brake discs scored on face

rear discs lipped

Fail 20 May 2016 118,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front wipers slightly smear windscreen

chip(s) in windscreen

front brake discs scored on face

minor exhaust blow

rear discs lipped

Pass 21 May 2015 112,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn and grooved

both front brake pipes on calipers corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

nsr brake binding slightly

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 21 May 2015 112,399 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn and grooved

both front brake pipes on calipers corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust joints blowing

nsr brake binding slightly

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 May 2014 105,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 100,671 miles

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

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

both front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

both wipers split at ends

drive shaft noise from osf when wheel spun

slight judder on osf brake

windscreen chipped to limit

Pass 16 May 2013 100,671 miles

both front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

both wipers split at ends

drive shaft noise from osf when wheel spun

slight judder on osf brake

windscreen chipped to limit

Pass 11 May 2012 87,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all exhaust clams thin/corroded

exhaust has various blows

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,615 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

slight exhaust leak

washers partially blocked

Pass 1 May 2010 61,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 60,930 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 48,210 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise front wipers replaceing and washers cleaning out and adjusting

Fail 13 May 2009 48,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise front wipers replaceing and washers cleaning out and adjusting

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,579 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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AO05 YYW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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