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AU58 UAJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UAJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,476 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 89,453 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 67,845 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,826 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 61,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,654 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 55,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle through clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 51,656 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,920 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation within headlamp, pattern good at time of test (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 46,901 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation within headlamp, pattern good at time of test (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,237 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,396 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,265 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,455 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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AU58 UAJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 UAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU58 UAJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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