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HG08 AXX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,041 mi
Last recorded131,041 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 AXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 131,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 131,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 129,094 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 129,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,251 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may require to attention

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light has perished

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine dipstick is insecure ,may require to attention

upper engine bay is loose ,may require to attention

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,764 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 29 Oct 2020 107,864 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,606 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil level low

n/s/fr tyre on inner slightly wearing worn

rear axle bushes slightly perished

upper engine bay is loos

Fail 17 Oct 2019 105,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

n/s/fr tyre on inner slightly wearing worn

rear axle bushes slightly perished

upper engine bay is loos

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,087 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,209 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,847 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,065 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2015 57,063 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,387 miles

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2014 46,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,339 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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HG08 AXX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG08 AXX, 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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HG08 AXX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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