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AU08 RVO

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,560 mi
Last recorded59,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 RVO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 59,560 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 55,940 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 54,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged and inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 49,312 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,510 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in both front headlight units. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks around engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,860 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 38,435 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,435 miles

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels

Pass 11 Jan 2014 35,412 miles

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not down to cords

Fail 8 Jan 2014 35,385 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,734 miles

Cuts in sidewall of O/S/F tyre. (not down to cords)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,482 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 28,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,664 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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AU08 RVO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 RVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 RVO registered?

AU08 RVO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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