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CA05 UAM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UAM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 98,346 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

n/s/r shock cover broken

play noted on n/s/f inner track rod

rear brakes binding

Pass 6 May 2016 93,991 miles

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

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

cover under engine obstructing view.

n/s/r shock absorber cover loose.

o/s/n/s wiper blades split on ends.

Fail 6 May 2016 93,991 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cover under engine obstructing view.

n/s/r shock absorber cover loose.

o/s/n/s wiper blades split on ends.

Fail 12 May 2015 89,061 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

cover under engine obstructing view.

n/s wiper blade split on end.

n/s/r shock absorber cover broken.

Pass 12 May 2015 89,061 miles

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

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

cover under engine obstructing view.

n/s wiper blade split on end.

n/s/r shock absorber cover broken.

Pass 12 May 2014 81,856 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 81,854 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 67,419 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 67,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,063 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,159 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 52,946 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,971 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,108 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,853 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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CA05 UAM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CA05 UAM, 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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CA05 UAM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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