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AP52 DNE

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,603 mi
Last recorded97,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,603 miles

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

Central Central prop shaft missing at time of test

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer door trim missing / retaining clips still present

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 97,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perishing cracking cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft missing at time of test

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger door trim missing retaining clips still present

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Also safety pin fitted into webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 96,519 miles

Central Advise central prop shaft missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers mid central bearings (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shocks damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Advise central prop shaft missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers mid central bearings (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shocks damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,579 miles

Central Advise central prop shaft missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mid central bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mid central bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear registration plate NEAR FAIL (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre perished /cords ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 94,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on in dash (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Corroded (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock absorber not attached to car (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished / cracking cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Advise central prop shaft missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mid central bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mid central bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre perished /cords ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 90,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge/2mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door trim missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fogs not working

prop has been removed

spare wheel tyre heavily perished

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,983 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 86,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISHED INNER EDGE EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 82,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,476 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track control rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,252 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 76,242 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,615 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,291 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 69,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,460 miles

Engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 62,920 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 56,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,025 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 54,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,518 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 51,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,056 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,056 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,913 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 38,913 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,584 miles

Catalytic converter cracked slightly.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 24,623 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP52 DNE is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 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 AP52 DNE, 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 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP52 DNE is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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