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AV05 VDT

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,764 mi
Last recorded119,764 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VDT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,764 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

center exhaust mount broken

slight play in both steering rack ball joints

Fail 28 Apr 2014 119,764 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

center exhaust mount broken

slight play in both steering rack ball joints

Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,513 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 103,513 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,979 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 85,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 76,001 miles

slight play in n/s inner track rod rack end

Pass 6 May 2010 63,936 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2010 63,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 51,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,213 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,062 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 VDT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

AV05 VDT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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