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AU05 ORZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,688 mi
Last recorded50,688 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ORZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,952 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 46,952 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,253 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 45,253 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,315 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 41,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

slight play inner rack ends

Fail 11 Feb 2016 40,308 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

slight play inner rack ends

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 33,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,114 miles

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

off side rear tyre inner side wall starting to perrish

Pass 11 Feb 2012 26,696 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 26,696 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,289 miles

off side front tyre side wall worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,052 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 18,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,630 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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AU05 ORZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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