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AX57 BYR

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,006 mi
Last recorded9,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 9,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025
Pass 14 Dec 2023 7,521 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 7,513 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 7,013 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 6,478 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting (ALL 14 years old)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 6,293 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 5,786 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting (Severely in places)

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 5,320 miles

O/S/F Tyre severely perished/splitting on outer shoulder/sidewall

Under tray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 5,320 miles

O/S/F Tyre severely perished/splitting on outer shoulder/sidewall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working Bad connection on bulb, Holder badly corroded (1.1.C.1d)

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 4,872 miles

All tyres have a 2007 date and have started to deteriorate

Spare tyre defective ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 4,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s washer jets hitting top of screen

Fail 1 Mar 2016 4,344 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s washer jets hitting top of screen

Pass 19 Feb 2015 3,891 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 3,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 3,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 3,400 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 3,400 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 2,971 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 2,009 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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AX57 BYR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX57 BYR, 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 AX57 BYR registered?

AX57 BYR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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