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AO55 PYG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,845 mi
Last recorded90,845 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 90,845 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2015 90,845 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 81,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,790 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,085 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play in rack

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,118 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

play in steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2010 48,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,146 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 PYG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AO55 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

AO55 PYG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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