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AU09 PZX

2009 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,789 mi
Last recorded119,789 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 PZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,789 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 119,789 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 113,164 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 105,424 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 105,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,179 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 100,083 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front discs pitted

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 91,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,005 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,589 miles

Engine cover & undershield fitted partially obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,798 miles

Undershield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2016 56,798 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Undershield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,067 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,557 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 23,781 miles

N/S/F seat belt buckle wasn't releasing properly under load. Blow out dirt from inside and now working satisfactorily for MOT

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,781 miles

N/S/F seat belt buckle wasn't releasing properly under load. Blow out dirt from inside and now working satisfactorily for MOT

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 PZX is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU09 PZX, 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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What year was AU09 PZX registered?

AU09 PZX is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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