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AU55 KUW

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,759 mi
Last recorded130,759 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 KUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 130,759 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both fronts (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension strut top bearings are slightly worn

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 130,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both fronts (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension strut top bearings are slightly worn

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 122,953 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front strut top bearings are slightly noisey

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 May 2015 122,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front strut top bearings are slightly noisey

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 115,133 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 115,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,724 miles

slight play in offside lower ball joint

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2013 106,615 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 87,566 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,798 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 66,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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AU55 KUW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 AU55 KUW, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU55 KUW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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