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GX08 AVZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,937 mi
Last recorded115,937 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 AVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 115,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) no play detected at steering wheel ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly pitted near edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) no play detected at steering wheel ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly pitted near edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 115,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) no play detected at steering wheel ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly pitted near edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) no play detected at steering wheel ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly pitted near edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 110,563 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R brake binding

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn outer edge

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn outer edge

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 May 2018 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

crack in scrren

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 26 May 2018 81,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

crack in scrren

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 11 Mar 2017 66,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,940 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 52,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 46,215 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 46,215 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,673 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,600 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,600 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

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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GX08 AVZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GX08 AVZ, 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 GX08 AVZ registered?

GX08 AVZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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