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AU58 WVY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,845 mi
Last recorded161,845 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 WVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 161,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

engine cover & undertray fitted

vehicles multi function display, displaying injection fault

Pass 8 Dec 2018 135,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides advise replacement ()

rear brake discs are corroded and rear pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 8 Dec 2018 135,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides advise replacement ()

rear brake discs are corroded and rear pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2017 116,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,475 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 76,081 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,081 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,003 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding

nearside fog light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,560 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 55,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,955 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

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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AU58 WVY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 AU58 WVY, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU58 WVY registered?

AU58 WVY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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The MOT history for AU58 WVY 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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