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AU05 YFN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,515 mi
Last recorded127,515 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 127,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 117,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,852 miles

Play in steering rack arm n/s.

Rear inner brake pads wearing low.

o/s/f tyre wearing low.

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 110,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc's worn & corroded.

Play in steering rack arm n/s.

Rear inner brake pads wearing low.

o/s/f tyre wearing low.

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,938 miles

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

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

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

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,977 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake pads low/ discs deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake pads low/ discs deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,217 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,989 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YFN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

AU05 YFN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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