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AV08 VRN

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,034 mi
Last recorded63,034 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VRN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,034 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 63,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 56,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 53,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads unable to see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside head light output slightly reduced

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 52,578 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads unable to see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside head light output slightly reduced

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,358 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear seat base insecure

Nearside head light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both-in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,759 miles

Front both brake discs inner face poor condition

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

Nearside Rear noise on wheel when rotated

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,889 miles

Front brake discs inner face poor condition

Nearside Front headlight output reduced slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,418 miles

Front tyre valves slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished in tread

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Mar 2016 38,418 miles

Front tyre valves slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished in tread

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,263 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Mar 2015 33,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 27,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,304 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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AV08 VRN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 AV08 VRN, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV08 VRN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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