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AU59 NVR

2009 Renault Megane

Orange Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 NVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,329 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 121,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front day running light inop

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,305 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight damage to n/s/ sill panel

Fail 27 Sep 2023 107,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight damage to n/s/ sill panel

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 100,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,938 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 81,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,794 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 32,794 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,971 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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AU59 NVR is a 2009 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU59 NVR, 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 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU59 NVR registered?

AU59 NVR is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AU59 NVR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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