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LA02 WED

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,853 mi
Last recorded77,853 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 WED
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 77,853 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both registration plate lamps are very dim/lenses dirty

Numerous engine oil leaks/oil level on minimum

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

Undertray not fully secure Under engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 77,852 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both registration plate lamps are very dim/lenses dirty

Numerous engine oil leaks/oil level on minimum

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

Undertray not fully secure Under engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 68,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 60,907 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 60,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp flickering

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Pass 17 Sep 2022 52,582 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 46,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 44,874 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 44,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,855 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 40,721 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 40,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 37,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,908 miles

Slight Play in n/s/f Steering Arm

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 29,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight Play in n/s/f Steering Arm

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,327 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 17,327 miles

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

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

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 6 Jun 2012 14,346 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,849 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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LA02 WED is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LA02 WED, 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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LA02 WED is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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