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AU05 NBD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

312,099 mi
Last recorded312,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 312,099 miles

Front BOTH TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS STARTING TO SEIZE

Fail 18 Jun 2026 312,089 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front BOTH TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS STARTING TO SEIZE

Pass 12 Jun 2025 308,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 288,839 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 288,829 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH SEIZING . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 279,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 279,381 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH SIDES SEIZING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 269,389 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 252,091 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat doesnt allow rear access

Offside door window inoperative

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inners (5.2.3 (e))

release handle for bonnet safety catch is missing

Fail 13 May 2020 252,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat doesnt allow rear access

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door window inoperative

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inners (5.2.3 (e))

release handle for bonnet safety catch is missing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 244,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 227,615 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 227,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 210,744 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 198,111 miles

Full mot test carried out problem with log in

Pass 6 Nov 2014 184,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 169,712 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 151,644 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,854 miles

front brake disc's baddly worn on rear face

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 4 May 2010 106,122 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 5 May 2009 87,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front wiper blades poor condition

nearside rear wheel steel others alloy

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,226 miles

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

engine and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2008 59,226 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

brake fliud level on min

engine and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2008 59,198 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AU05 NBD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU05 NBD, 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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AU05 NBD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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