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AU05 OVO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,624 mi
Last recorded112,624 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 112,624 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,273 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 108,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2021 99,688 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,820 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,741 miles

offside headlight glass wet inside

windscreen cracked nearside top near to mirror

Fail 15 Mar 2017 77,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside headlight glass wet inside

windscreen cracked nearside top near to mirror

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,771 miles

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

Nearside inner steering joint slight play

windscreen damaged top centre

Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,721 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside inner steering joint slight play

windscreen damaged top centre

Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,995 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F top strut bearing in poor condition

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in inner track rods

Steering lock function poor

Suspension lower than standard

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,995 miles

Suspension lower than standard

Slight play in inner track rods

Steering lock function poor

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/F top strut bearing in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,012 miles

O/S/F top strut bearing in poor condition

Slight play in N/S inner track rod

Steering lock function poor

Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension lower than standard

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,053 miles

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,460 miles

Cut to N/S/F tyre outer side wall & worn on edges (Stepped tread pattern)

Front brake pads on limit (Discs worn)

N/S screen wiper poor

N/S/R tyre worn on edges & cut to inner side wall (Stepped tread)

O/S/F tyre has cut to inner side wall

O/S/R tyre worn on edegs and cut to inner & outer side walls (Stepped tread)

Rear pads getting low (Discs worn)

Steering lock operation poor

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,409 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Unable to test adult belt fully

Front brake discs & pads getting low

N/S screen washer poor

N/S screen wiper poor

Rear brake discs & pads getting low

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre outer side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,422 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,905 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 22,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 OVO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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