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AO08 ZFH

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,794 mi
Last recorded194,794 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZFH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 194,794 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 187,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 179,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 167,276 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 154,537 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 154,475 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,905 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light output reduced

Fail 29 Oct 2020 140,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light output reduced

Pass 1 Nov 2019 131,291 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,663 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 128,659 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,917 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 102,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,598 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 91,598 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 80,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,678 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,242 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 75,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,109 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,449 miles

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

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

front brake discs a pads are on the minimum thickness limit

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,470 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both the front and rear brake discs are worn

the o/s/r brake is binding slightly

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 ZFH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZFH, 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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AO08 ZFH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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