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AO08 AJX

2008 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,207 mi
Last recorded66,207 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 66,207 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 4 Apr 2024 61,969 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2023 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 56,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 56,309 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,698 miles

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Apr 2020 48,117 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 1 Apr 2020 48,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,116 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 44,113 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 40,368 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 17,456 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,141 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 27,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,062 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S Top Suspension Mount Noisy

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Apr 2013 20,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S Top Suspension Mount Noisy

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,708 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AO08 AJX is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 AJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 AJX registered?

AO08 AJX is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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