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DU05 OLH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 98,111 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 98,111 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 88,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 88,780 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 79,584 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 79,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 70,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,102 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,053 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front tyre started to wear on the outter edge

Near side rear tyre as cracks all around the outter side wall

Near side rear tyre worn on the outter edge

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

Off side rear tyre wearing on the outter edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear center brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,053 miles

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

Near side front tyre started to wear on the outter edge

Near side rear tyre as cracks all around the outter side wall

Near side rear tyre worn on the outter edge

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

Off side rear tyre wearing on the outter edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear center brake light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,735 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,618 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,429 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

nearside front upper support bearing feels rough in its operation

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front upper support bearing feels rough in its operation

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,333 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 26,333 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,457 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 20,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,619 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 15,619 miles

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

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 OLH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DU05 OLH, 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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DU05 OLH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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