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AY08 XAU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,457 mi
Last recorded140,457 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 140,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 140,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 131,888 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 126,693 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (o/s & n/s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,607 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (o/s & n/s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also worn on edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 114,369 miles

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 114,365 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,109 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 107,083 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 93,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 84,941 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread badly

Fail 27 Apr 2017 84,788 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread badly

Pass 30 Apr 2016 76,325 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2015 67,804 miles

Rear Brake Discs Distorted

Fail 2 May 2015 67,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake Discs Distorted

Pass 2 May 2014 58,530 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,272 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 30,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AY08 XAU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AY08 XAU, 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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AY08 XAU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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