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GU08 TUA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,358 mi
Last recorded58,358 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 58,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 58,358 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 56,051 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Tailgate wiring shorting to ground (4.11 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 50,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 50,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,962 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 40,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 40,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 33,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 17,698 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 14,790 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,045 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 11,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 8,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 8,168 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,155 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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GU08 TUA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GU08 TUA, 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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What year was GU08 TUA registered?

GU08 TUA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 TUA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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