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AR04 AYA

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,924 mi
Last recorded127,924 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 127,924 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 30 Mar 2015 127,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 15 Mar 2014 113,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 98,150 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,004 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 82,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,163 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 62,619 miles

Near side Front Wiper blade split at ends

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Off Side Front Fog Lamp smashed (sharp edges)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,619 miles

Near side Front Wiper blade split at ends

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

Off Side Front Fog Lamp smashed (sharp edges)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,641 miles

Both front tyres becomming worn.

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

Nearside rear brake beginning to bind on slightly.

Rear brake discs becomming corroded on inner surface.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 50,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres becomming worn.

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

Nearside rear brake beginning to bind on slightly.

Rear brake discs becomming corroded on inner surface.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 29,684 miles

dents in n/s outter sil

Fail 14 Jul 2007 29,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dents in n/s outter sil

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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AR04 AYA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 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 AR04 AYA, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR04 AYA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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