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AU08 UOC

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,504 mi
Last recorded86,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UOC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 86,504 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault buckle pre tensioner open circuit (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 71,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 71,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ns pretensioner fault make break connector under passenger's seat fault cleared (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,550 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 57,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,578 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 49,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,466 miles

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

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 40,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,360 miles

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 34,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,683 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,207 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 UOC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOC, 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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AU08 UOC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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