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AU58 VVT

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,049 mi
Last recorded168,049 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 168,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 150,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 142,626 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 142,626 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 134,517 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 124,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 124,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 115,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 110,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2018 101,778 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2017 94,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slight runout

Nearside Rear shock cover addrift

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres wear both edges

headlight /main beam switch sticking

Fail 29 Jul 2017 94,939 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable track control arm (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slight runout

Nearside Rear shock cover addrift

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres wear both edges

headlight /main beam switch sticking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm worn on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,950 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 79,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,963 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AU58 VVT is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,424 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 Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 VVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU58 VVT registered?

AU58 VVT is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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