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AU55 OJD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,629 mi
Last recorded81,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,629 miles

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2017 81,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2016 72,163 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel centre cap is missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Window appears to be faulty

Oil leak ()

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

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

Service light showing on dash

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,862 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel centre cap is missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Window appears to be faulty

Oil leak ()

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

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

Service light showing on dash

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jun 2015 64,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,204 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 60,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,737 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,789 miles

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

offside + nearside front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

slight play offside + nearside inner rack joints

Fail 11 Aug 2010 39,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner brake disc slightly worn & corroded

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

very slight roughness in n/s roadwheel

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,142 miles

front inner brake disc slightly worn & corroded

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

very slight roughness in n/s roadwheel

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,589 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 OJD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black 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 OJD, 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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What year was AU55 OJD registered?

AU55 OJD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AU55 OJD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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