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AO55 EPA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 118,196 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH FRONT TIE RODS WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,397 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 10 Apr 2018 108,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 99,198 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,623 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inners (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 94,619 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inners (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 92,012 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,012 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,536 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,025 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,668 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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AO55 EPA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 AO55 EPA, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO55 EPA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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