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GK55 AKU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,128 mi
Last recorded114,128 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 AKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 114,128 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both top mounts noisy

Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both top mounts noisy

Pass 31 Oct 2020 110,991 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 110,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,840 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,470 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 105,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease slightly

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,791 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2015 101,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 wxl (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2014 97,981 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 97,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding of offside rear brake

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,403 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,937 miles

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

offside and nearside wiper blade's split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,023 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,698 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GK55 AKU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GK55 AKU, 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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GK55 AKU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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