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AX08 YSY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 YSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 112,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 106,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,502 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,610 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 95,610 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,020 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2019 85,192 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,140 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack very slight freeplay

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,631 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 65,631 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated/broken/poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,561 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,296 miles

all four tyres worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 25,398 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 25,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,732 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,269 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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AX08 YSY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX08 YSY, 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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What year was AX08 YSY registered?

AX08 YSY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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