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AV05 VFM

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

198,858 mi
Last recorded198,858 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 198,858 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 198,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 181,800 miles

Central Rear Exhaust rubber support mount deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 181,800 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Cannot be open or closed (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust rubber support mount deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position light affected by the operation of direction indicator, interaction.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 161,117 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 161,117 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 137,102 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen has damage of around 12mm in zone B

Fail 24 Jun 2016 137,102 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen has damage of around 12mm in zone B

Pass 4 Jul 2015 123,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 123,318 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 108,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2014 108,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2012 86,854 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 86,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,657 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 77,657 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 68,957 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 68,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2009 60,067 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 50,703 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 50,703 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VFM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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