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J28 AAU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests44 (37 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.1%

Mileage

61,975 mi
Last recorded61,975 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 AAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

37 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 61,975 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

UNDER THE CHASSIS CAR HAS BEEN FULLY UNDER SEALED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 17 Nov 2025 72,554 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 72,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 61,949 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places also wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm in places also wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm in places also wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Feb 2024 61,568 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 40,674 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 40,674 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,411 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,058 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,210 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,391 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,146 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,968 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 32,110 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,181 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 41,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,078 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 28,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 39,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,591 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,668 miles

front brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,105 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 38,105 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 26,357 miles

front brake pads 75% worn approx

slight deterioration on rear reg plate

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,932 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 32,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,306 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,306 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,646 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,472 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,169 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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J28 AAU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.1%.

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 J28 AAU, 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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What year was J28 AAU registered?

J28 AAU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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