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AU05 YHT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 151,623 miles

n/s/f has slight play in rack arm

rear brake pipe rust across axle

Fail 24 Jul 2017 151,623 miles

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

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

n/s/f has slight play in rack arm

rear brake pipe rust across axle

Pass 18 Jul 2016 138,890 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 138,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 127,923 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 127,923 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 118,224 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 118,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 110,635 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 101,664 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

horn not very loud

Pass 14 May 2012 101,664 miles

horn not very loud

Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,272 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 98,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 95,015 miles

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

rear blade torn

Fail 8 Mar 2010 95,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear blade torn

Pass 7 Mar 2009 87,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine cover fitted/engine under tray fitted

advise nearside front lower fog light damaged sharp edge covered by tape

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,543 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 YHT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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