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AV04 GWZ

2004 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,799 mi
Last recorded109,799 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 GWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,731 miles

Front Brake Discs Scored

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake Discs Rusty and Scored

Fail 29 Jun 2011 84,731 miles

Front Brake Discs Scored

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake Discs Rusty and Scored

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight noise from top mount bearing only when jacked up o/s/f

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Fail 27 May 2010 69,638 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight noise from top mount bearing only when jacked up o/s/f

slight play in n/s/f axial ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,153 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front shock absorbers surface rust

both front tyres 3mm of tread

both front tyres surface cracking

n/s number plate bulb intermitant fault

o/s/f seatbelt stork did locate after a few trys

parking brake min efficiency 16%

slight noise at both front top suspension mounts

Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,153 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front shock absorbers surface rust

both front tyres 3mm of tread

both front tyres surface cracking

n/s number plate bulb intermitant fault

o/s/f seatbelt stork did locate after a few trys

parking brake min efficiency 16%

slight noise at both front top suspension mounts

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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AV04 GWZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 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 AV04 GWZ, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV04 GWZ registered?

AV04 GWZ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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