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AV05 VFF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,960 mi
Last recorded134,960 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VFF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 134,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,061 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 131,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,240 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 126,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 120,445 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 120,444 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,309 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 113,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,589 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,515 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 98,515 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,763 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 91,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,605 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 69,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 23 May 2012 69,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,515 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 55,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,145 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 45,145 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VFF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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