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AU08 UST

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,054 mi
Last recorded96,054 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UST
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 96,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 87,582 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 87,582 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 87,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 85,980 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 85,976 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,691 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 83,681 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,080 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,320 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,760 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 50,760 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,719 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,886 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,621 miles

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 UST is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

AU08 UST is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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