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ST58 AVE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,647 mi
Last recorded159,647 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 AVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 159,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 158,452 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes started to corrod

brake discs corroded

nearside front slight play in steering arm

Pass 21 Jul 2023 153,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside slight play in steering rack end joint

Fail 17 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside slight play in steering rack end joint

Pass 2 Aug 2022 145,566 miles

both front brake pipes started to corrod

both rear shock absorbers damp

offside front lower balljoint slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2021 135,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 124,200 miles

exhaust shield insecure

front brake discs corroded/worn

nearside front track rod end slight play

nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 17 Aug 2019 115,458 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 115,454 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 108,788 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger burst (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating plus badly pitted (3.7.B.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front plus nearside front (spindles) (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,042 miles

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

both steering spindles have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,363 miles

Both steering track rods have play at the rack

Fail 16 Sep 2015 74,363 miles

Both steering track rods have play at the rack

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,467 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,932 miles

All 4 brake discs are worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f steering track rod has slight play at the rack

o/s/f tyre tread is low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,932 miles

All 4 brake discs are worn

n/s/f steering track rod has slight play at the rack

o/s/f tyre tread is low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,023 miles

both rear tyre treads are low and are perished

Fail 19 Sep 2012 42,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads are low and are perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,906 miles

front brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre tread is low

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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ST58 AVE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST58 AVE, 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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ST58 AVE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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