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DY55 AAU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,575 mi
Last recorded149,575 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 AAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 149,575 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock outer casing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 139,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in ns track rod ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,931 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 116,701 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear inner tie rod end slight play

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod arm slight play

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside & offside shocks corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 98,612 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,088 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 72,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,438 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wearing thin

front/ rear brake discs slightly corroded

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,438 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wearing thin

front/ rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,108 miles

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

Slight drag on offside rear brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,012 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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DY55 AAU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY55 AAU, 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 DY55 AAU registered?

DY55 AAU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is DY55 AAU safe to buy?

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