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AU05 OUL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

194,708 mi
Last recorded194,708 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OUL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 194,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

steering rack arms slight play

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 181,584 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 181,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 171,050 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 150,028 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to the limit

Pass 2 Apr 2013 150,028 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to the limit

Pass 3 Apr 2012 130,836 miles

nearside & offside front suspension leg top mount bearings slightly seized

Fail 3 Apr 2012 130,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside front suspension leg top mount bearings slightly seized

Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,620 miles

both front brake discs worn and both rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 111,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and both rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,766 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,811 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 72,808 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,911 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,911 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

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 OUL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AU05 OUL, 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 OUL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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