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AV05 UZG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,668 mi
Last recorded99,668 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,668 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,943 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,427 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,770 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 84,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,236 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,236 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,754 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,462 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,484 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,742 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 48,742 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,617 miles

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

slight rattle from inside centre exhaust

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,191 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,310 miles

1. wipers split 2.slight bind at rear brakes

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 UZG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UZG, 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 UZG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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