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AU09 PPX

2009 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,243 mi
Last recorded139,243 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 PPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside parking brake perfomance low

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

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

nearside front suspension top mount juddering when turning lock to lock

Pass 11 Sep 2024 133,320 miles

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

nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 11 Sep 2024 133,320 miles

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

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

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

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,996 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link worn

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,090 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 121,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,633 miles

Rear Brake disc plates slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 116,633 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc plates slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,144 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Fail 19 Aug 2020 114,142 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front link worn

both front tyres close to limit

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 19 Aug 2019 108,611 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rusted on the inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 108,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut deep enough to reach thew cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rusted on the inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,051 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,545 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 92,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,763 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,116 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,016 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 64,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,461 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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AU09 PPX is a 2009 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 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 AU09 PPX, 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 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU09 PPX is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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