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AU05 YGT

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,338 mi
Last recorded120,338 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,350 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 102,350 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,745 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 101,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,430 miles

wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,408 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 79,408 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,679 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

advise slight play in off side front steering rose joint

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 YGT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 YGT registered?

AU05 YGT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AU05 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 YGT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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