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AP05 COG

2017 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,287 mi
Last recorded83,287 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 COG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 124,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,532 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 113,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working lamp is damaged (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,930 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 74,741 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undecovers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 100,111 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 100,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,661 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 67,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,621 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 84,621 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,564 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,000 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,456 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters less than 4mm from optional border (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters less than 4mm from optional border (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 25,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,375 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 44,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,721 miles

near side rear tyre cracks in tread aging

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,436 miles

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perishing on side wall

Fail 23 Jun 2016 25,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perishing on side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,316 miles

front wiper blades slightly smear screen

rear breaks slightly binding

Fail 17 Jun 2015 18,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wiper blades slightly smear screen

rear breaks slightly binding

Pass 8 Jan 2014 10,764 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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AP05 COG is a 2017 Renault Megane in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2017 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 46,009 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 AP05 COG, 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 9 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AP05 COG is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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