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GD05 AYV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,288 mi
Last recorded126,288 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 AYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 126,288 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 126,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,833 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside + offside drum sticks slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Fail 10 Oct 2015 110,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside + offside drum sticks slight play

nearside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,314 miles

Damage to bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 98,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 88,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,930 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,039 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,563 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,233 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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GD05 AYV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GD05 AYV, 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 GD05 AYV registered?

GD05 AYV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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