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AY57 HBH

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,501 mi
Last recorded227,501 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 HBH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 227,501 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 221,111 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 221,110 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 213,431 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 213,431 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 206,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 198,041 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 189,776 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 182,745 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 182,745 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 174,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Some corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 10 Jan 2019 174,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Some corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2018 164,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 brake discs corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2018 164,922 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2017 156,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 141,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 Jan 2016 141,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Jan 2015 129,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front shocks are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 110,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front windows do not work

injection warning message displayed

Fail 15 Jan 2014 109,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front electric windows inop n/s stuck halfway down

injection warning message displayed

Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear discs are slightly pitted

rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,692 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 73,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,653 miles

nsf rack end has end float

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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AY57 HBH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY57 HBH, 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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AY57 HBH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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