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AV05 UYD

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,154 mi
Last recorded104,154 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,154 miles

Damage to N/S/R lower sill

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Damage to N/S/R lower sill

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Fog lamp lenses broken

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S+O/S (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake efforts slightly unbalanced

tyre pressure warning message on dash

Fail 3 Feb 2014 95,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake efforts slightly unbalanced

tyre pressure warning message on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,816 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,748 miles

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

free play at n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,748 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

free play at n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,099 miles

play in n/s steering component

Fail 3 Sep 2010 60,099 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in n/s steering component

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,571 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 50,571 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,951 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 UYD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AV05 UYD, 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 UYD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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