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AU59 UBA

2009 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,106 mi
Last recorded109,106 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 UBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,106 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 109,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 106,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 100,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,834 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,873 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect one or more shock absorber's (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,864 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect one or more shock absorber's (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,796 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 67,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake pad's look to be getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2019 67,952 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake pad's look to be getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,334 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes slightly grabbing

Fail 25 Feb 2015 40,597 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brakes slightly grabbing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 31,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,694 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 UBA is a 2009 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UBA, 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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AU59 UBA is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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