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AV05 VDJ

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,601 mi
Last recorded90,601 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,601 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake has got hot at some point

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,120 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,190 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 67,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside and offside inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,462 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 61,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,357 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 50,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 45,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,835 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 36,471 miles

front tyres have inner edge wear

Fail 27 Jul 2013 36,471 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,286 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 29,364 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 25,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,982 miles

All 4 tyres perrished but not to an extent to fail

Pass 31 May 2008 16,580 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 VDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VDJ, 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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What year was AV05 VDJ registered?

AV05 VDJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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