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AU05 RDY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,726 mi
Last recorded123,726 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,726 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 123,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2016 117,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 117,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION AND PITTING

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 113,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION AND PITTING

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,065 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 107,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 97,640 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,166 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,166 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,072 miles

slight play in offside steering

Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,068 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering

Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,639 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,625 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,347 miles

both front wiper blades becomming split at ends

n/s/f tyre becomming low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,122 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 RDY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RDY, 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 RDY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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