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AU08 DJK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,985 mi
Last recorded82,985 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 DJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,985 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,715 miles

Front brake discs corroded due to standing

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

clutch bites high

Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,721 miles

Front brake discs corroding due to standing

Front headlamps yellowing

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,972 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 67,697 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 67,697 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,574 miles

Rear Corroded Shock Absorbers Nearside and Offside

Fail 11 Feb 2021 60,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Corroded Shock Absorbers Nearside and Offside

Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 45,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,169 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,262 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 42,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,157 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 39,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 37,271 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,041 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight brake bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,485 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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AU08 DJK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 AU08 DJK, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU08 DJK registered?

AU08 DJK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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