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OY51 DBU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,572 mi
Last recorded89,572 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 DBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,572 miles

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

General Under-side corrosion

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,069 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 89,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,511 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread surface distorted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & tread surface distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,289 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,132 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,870 miles

o/s rear tyre has slight distortion in centre of tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,054 miles

o/s front spot light lens broken

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,334 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 65,334 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,741 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 59,728 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,409 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 51,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,143 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 35,138 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OY51 DBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 OY51 DBU, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY51 DBU registered?

OY51 DBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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