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AO55 HNL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 81,402 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,008 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2024 80,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2023 78,609 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 78,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 77,257 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 77,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,106 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 76,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,320 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 75,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,528 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 69,495 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,730 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,187 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,096 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,665 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,241 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,334 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 HNL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HNL, 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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What year was AO55 HNL registered?

AO55 HNL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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