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AV05 VEL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,030 mi
Last recorded71,030 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 71,030 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,586 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both-sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,130 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 63,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 62,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,152 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,306 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 39,306 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,714 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,410 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 16,597 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 16,597 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VEL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

AV05 VEL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is AV05 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VEL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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