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AO08 DWV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,151 mi
Last recorded143,151 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 143,151 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 139,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 138,885 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play mid joint/ showing rust sighns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 132,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor broken (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play mid joint/ showing rust sighns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,238 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both inner rack joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 126,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both inner rack joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,558 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 103,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm limit now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,357 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 97,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,562 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f lower arm track arm dust cover perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2014 96,562 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f lower arm track arm dust cover perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,995 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

slight play in offside steering rack end

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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AO08 DWV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 AO08 DWV, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 DWV registered?

AO08 DWV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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