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AO55 UUA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

120,416 mi
Last recorded120,416 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2025 120,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 109,230 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 109,223 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge tread at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,683 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,090 miles

1/ o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

2/ both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

front pads wearing low

Fail 5 Mar 2020 93,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

1/ o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

2/ both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

3/ rear brake discs becoming corroded on inside edge

4/ front and rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,379 miles

1/ both rear brake discs becoming corroded

2/ both front to rear and n/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

3/ n/s rear brake slightly tight

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,585 miles

2/ n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 82,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1/ n/s front tyre near legal limits

2/ n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,982 miles

1. Front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear. 2. Nearside rear axle steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

3. Rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,981 miles

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

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

1. Front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear. 2. Nearside rear axle steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

3. Rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,892 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 68,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,466 miles

o/s/f top suspension support bearing slightly rough

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,620 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,191 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,185 miles

N/S/R SEAT FITTED WITH CHILDSEAT.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 45,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

N/S/R SEAT FITTED WITH CHILDSEAT.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,686 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 41,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,384 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 38,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F TYRE BECOMING LOW.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TYE ROD.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,370 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 UUA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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