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AO54 VKU

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,784 mi
Last recorded92,784 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 92,784 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 92,674 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,169 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 81,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,942 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,992 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,822 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 40,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f c/v boot (outer)needs to be made more secure slight seepage of grease

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,972 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

very slight twist to both front brake hoses

Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

very slight twist to both front brake hoses

Fail 21 Sep 2007 23,667 miles

Engine bay covers fitted restricting view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,667 miles

Engine bay covers fitted restricting view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

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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AO54 VKU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 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 AO54 VKU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO54 VKU registered?

AO54 VKU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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