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AV05 VCL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,932 mi
Last recorded121,932 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 121,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 121,931 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 117,905 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

suspect center stop light not working

Fail 19 Jun 2017 117,895 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

suspect center stop light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rears /unable to view fully (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

o/s steering rack worn

Pass 14 Jun 2015 111,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2015 111,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 107,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 100,902 miles

N/S/F wiper split

N/S/R brake slightly binding

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

Rear wiper split

Slight play in both steering arms

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 100,902 miles

N/S/F wiper split

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Rear wiper split

Slight play in both steering arms

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 88,553 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 88,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 76,378 miles

both front strut bearings rough in operation

horn poor

play in o/s track rod

Pass 21 May 2010 61,145 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 61,145 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 44,504 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 44,504 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 31,918 miles

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

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 VCL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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