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AU09 RPY

2009 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,669 mi
Last recorded102,669 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 RPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 102,669 miles

General Corrosions

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,943 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 98,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 94,156 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 84,081 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 83,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,528 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,248 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 75,986 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn reqs pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,673 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,658 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 RPY is a 2009 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

AU09 RPY is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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