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AU08 UPB

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,631 mi
Last recorded95,631 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,631 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 95,631 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,514 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 77,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,956 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 74,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,758 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,924 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,085 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread becoming low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,800 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres have sevral cuts in tyres but not to cords

nearside rear tyre 3mm

undertray fitted

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 UPB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

AU08 UPB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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