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BT05 AUC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,444 mi
Last recorded61,444 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 AUC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 61,444 miles

both rear tyres perished

center exhaust mounting poor condition

Fail 1 May 2018 61,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

center exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 8 May 2017 56,301 miles

n/s/r tyre low on edges

slight play in o/s inner steering rack knuckle

Pass 11 May 2016 50,804 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 45,698 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 13 May 2014 39,001 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 39,001 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 33,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,621 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r seat belt not tested

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,837 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 22,837 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,934 miles

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

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

all tyres have small cracks in walls.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,938 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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BT05 AUC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 BT05 AUC, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT05 AUC registered?

BT05 AUC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is BT05 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 AUC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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