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EA08 MDY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

114,063 mi
Last recorded114,063 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 110,021 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Noise from steering rack area, unable to see due to under tray fitted.

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 110,021 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Noise from steering rack area, unable to see due to under tray fitted.

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 105,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,785 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excess cloudy no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excess cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 91,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 89,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,900 miles

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

both nearside mud flaps insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,900 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.3.3 (b))

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

both nearside mud flaps insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,377 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 85,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 84,185 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 84,185 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 May 2016 80,024 miles

covers in engine bay and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 May 2016 80,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

covers in engine bay and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,212 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 67,212 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,991 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear wiper blade smearing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front wiper smearing

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2011 30,534 miles

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

n/s wiper perished

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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EA08 MDY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 EA08 MDY, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA08 MDY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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