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AY57 XDV

2007 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,646 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 111,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2025 110,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 105,008 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 104,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,014 miles

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

O/S and N/S rear shock absorber casings corroded.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,713 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,711 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 85,891 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,747 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 75,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,813 miles

both front inner rack ends have slight play

tyers have age related cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,490 miles

both front rackends have slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,659 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,081 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,708 miles

n/s/front inner con rod joint slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,889 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 37,972 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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AY57 XDV is a 2007 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 AY57 XDV, 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 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY57 XDV registered?

AY57 XDV is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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The MOT history for AY57 XDV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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