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AU08 GXL

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,597 mi
Last recorded97,597 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 GXL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 85,128 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 85,128 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mounting structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 81,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mounting structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,063 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,044 miles

Rear brakes hanging on slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,549 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 39,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,259 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,263 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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AU08 GXL is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 GXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 GXL registered?

AU08 GXL is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 GXL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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