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AO55 UTU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,939 mi
Last recorded64,939 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 61,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 61,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,309 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 60,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody components corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear shock absorbers

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,455 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,593 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,486 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,336 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,731 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,067 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,496 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,462 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,502 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 UTU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

AO55 UTU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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