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AU55 LPL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,243 mi
Last recorded104,243 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 104,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 103,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

nearside mirror backing missing

Fail 1 Aug 2024 103,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear stoplight becoming slightly discoloured

nearside mirror backing missing

Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,788 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to mot limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 101,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to mot limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,462 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 100,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 96,832 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2020 94,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged close to mot limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2020 94,187 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged close to mot limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear nearside rear tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall and is wearing on outer edge

play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 30 Jul 2019 89,831 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering rack on nearside

small cut in nearside front tyre on outer sidewall and wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2mm and low on edges, offside rear 2mm and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front tyre slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2018 83,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear 2mm and low on edges, offside rear 2mm and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front tyre slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,860 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 76,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and becoming perished on outer sidewall . nearside rear tyre low wearing on outer edge . offside front tyre wearing on inner (4.1.E.1)

play in nearside and offside track rod inner knuckle joints

Fail 13 Jul 2016 70,252 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and becoming perished on outer sidewall . nearside rear tyre low wearing on outer edge . offside front tyre wearing on inner (4.1.E.1)

play in nearside and offside track rod inner knuckle joints

Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 53,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,345 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

slight play in both inner trackrod joints

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,438 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front tyre low

Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in the steering rack on the n/s

Fail 13 Nov 2010 38,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in the steering rack on the n/s

the o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2009 31,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 23,019 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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AU55 LPL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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