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GX08 EOA

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,902 mi
Last recorded182,902 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 EOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 182,902 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 182,456 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 180,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 175,236 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 165,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,428 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 156,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 147,934 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 142,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ball jiont (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 134,784 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 134,784 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 125,466 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 125,307 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,750 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 105,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,931 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,697 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 79,697 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,638 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Dec 2012 61,560 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,425 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 48,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EOA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GX08 EOA, 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 EOA registered?

GX08 EOA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for GX08 EOA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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