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AU08 USN

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,320 mi
Last recorded125,320 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 USN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 125,320 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heat shield loose

Fail 18 Jul 2023 125,320 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jul 2022 116,920 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 116,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 112,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side indicator lens missing

Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,498 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 106,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside High beam very low

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,043 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,799 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on edge

osr tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Aug 2018 88,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

osf tyre wearing on edge

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack slight play

Rear both tyres slightly perished and tread depths 3mm

Fail 16 Jun 2016 79,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack slight play

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear both tyres slightly perished and tread depths 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,933 miles

slight play n/s/f inner steering drumstick?

Fail 20 Jul 2015 75,933 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play n/s/f inner steering drumstick?

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,204 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 USN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

AU08 USN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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