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AU05 WMZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,550 mi
Last recorded95,550 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WMZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,550 miles

Service due soon. approx 750 miles

Fail 27 Feb 2018 95,550 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service due soon. approx 750 miles

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,707 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 90,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,548 miles

Slight corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front electric windows not working

Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front electric windows not working

front lower grill damaged

offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,466 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,466 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear brakes slight binding

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,747 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,747 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,301 miles

both rear tyres due for replacement in approx 2500 miles

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,552 miles

offside front outer cv joint gaitor will need regreasing at service

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,634 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 19,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WMZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WMZ, 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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What year was AU05 WMZ registered?

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

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