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AY10 VWE

2010 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,543 mi
Last recorded112,543 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Renault Megane70,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 VWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 112,543 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2022 112,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 103,145 miles

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

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 103,145 miles

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

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

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 95,358 miles

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

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2020 95,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,478 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Mar 2019 43,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 73,871 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,200 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,761 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,550 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY10 VWE is a 2010 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2010 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 70,228 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 AY10 VWE, 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 16 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY10 VWE registered?

AY10 VWE is a 2010 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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