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DU05 AOJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,470 mi
Last recorded122,470 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 122,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 116,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 101,170 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,385 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 82,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,032 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,924 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,924 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,459 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 67,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 63,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,224 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,678 miles

all brake discs worn/liped

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,825 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 48,825 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,989 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,989 miles

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

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

off side rear wheel slight bind

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,411 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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DU05 AOJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DU05 AOJ, 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 DU05 AOJ registered?

DU05 AOJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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