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AV05 ACY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,291 mi
Last recorded132,291 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ACY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 132,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2018 132,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 123,003 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 112,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 101,466 miles

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 92,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,291 miles

Both front suspension strut top mounts noisy in operation when steering turned

Fail 4 May 2013 82,822 miles

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

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

offside front wheel rim damaged

rear brake discs heavely corroded and pitted

Pass 4 May 2013 82,822 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged

rear brake discs heavely corroded and pitted

Pass 17 May 2012 74,047 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,705 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 64,705 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,874 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 1 May 2009 42,348 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2008 31,824 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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AV05 ACY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 AV05 ACY, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV05 ACY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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