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AU55 LDV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,065 mi
Last recorded108,065 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 108,065 miles

nearside front fog lamp deteriated

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

brake pedal anti slip part worn

front windows do not open

Fail 24 May 2016 107,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal anti slip part worn

front windows do not open

nearside front fog lamp full of water

Fail 17 May 2016 107,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake pedal anti slip part worn

front windows do not open

nearside front fog lamp full of water

Pass 30 May 2015 94,748 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 94,666 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber lower casings corroded

drivers exterior door handle faulty

drivers seat belt release buckle stiff

play in offside steering rack inner joint

rear wheel removal advised to inspect inner brake pads more closely

Pass 22 May 2013 65,724 miles

nearside rear brake binds slightly after application

play in offside inner steering rack joint

rear brake disc outer surfaces deteriorated/worn/scored slightly

rear shock absorber outer lower casings corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 65,724 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binds slightly after application

play in offside inner steering rack joint

rear brake disc outer surfaces deteriorated/worn/scored slightly

rear shock absorber outer lower casings corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 54,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 May 2012 54,489 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2011 48,488 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,902 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,902 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,242 miles

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable components

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,096 miles

front brake pads becomming low

slight play in n/s/f inner rack ball joint

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 LDV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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