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AU58 APV

2008 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,000 mi
Last recorded95,000 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 APV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 95,000 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 95,000 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 92,036 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 90,772 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 87,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 87,863 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,204 miles

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,898 miles

Front Both shock absorbers corroded

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 77,898 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users AC pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Check injection message on dash

Front Both shock absorbers corroded

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

coolant tank low

oil sump corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,845 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 76,845 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,645 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,152 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (missing) ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all 3 rear seats not fitted ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 66,152 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (missing) ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all 3 rear seats not fitted ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,692 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2014 51,692 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,458 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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AU58 APV is a 2008 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 88,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 APV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU58 APV registered?

AU58 APV is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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