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AO08 MDZ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,278 mi
Last recorded85,278 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 85,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,728 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 79,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,395 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 74,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,864 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 67,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,233 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,913 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,748 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 49,297 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,458 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,889 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 35,931 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,185 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,934 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 19,934 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes slightly uneven

Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,933 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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AO08 MDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AO08 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

AO08 MDZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AO08 MDZ safe to buy?

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