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MA08 AAE

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,623 mi
Last recorded31,623 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 AAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 31,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 31,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge and centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 30,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 29,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 28,774 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 28,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,255 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 26,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 23,250 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,316 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 22,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,410 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 20,156 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 20,156 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 18,501 miles

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

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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MA08 AAE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA08 AAE, 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 MA08 AAE registered?

MA08 AAE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is MA08 AAE safe to buy?

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