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AU54 WNV

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,023 mi
Last recorded122,023 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 WNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 122,023 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 122,023 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 121,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,368 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 101,368 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 95,497 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls. 195/65/15

rear brake pads around half worn.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 85,772 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls. 195/65/15

rear brake pads around half worn.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls 195/65/15

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs and pads showing signs of wear

Fail 13 Dec 2016 82,668 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls 195/65/15

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs and pads showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread, cords or ply not showing yet (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 72,840 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack (2.2.B.1h)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread, cords or ply not showing yet (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to scrub on outer edge of tread and cracking. 195/65/15

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres starting to perish around outer walls. 195/65/15

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,444 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes 28% imbalance.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 50,444 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes 28% imbalance.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,834 miles

offside and nearside front steering rack showing signs of wear.

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

rear brakes 28% imbalance.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes slightly seezed

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 13,546 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 13,546 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,444 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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AU54 WNV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 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 AU54 WNV, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU54 WNV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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