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WD08 DAU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

148,868 mi
Last recorded148,868 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 DAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 148,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,536 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 143,536 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 138,604 miles

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

body panels damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2019 138,604 miles

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

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

body panels damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,394 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

damage to o/s/r wheel arch panel

flat spot damage to n/s/f road wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2017 130,638 miles

centre exhaust mount broken and rear perished

cracks in front windscreen

damage to o/s/r wing panel

Fail 6 Jul 2017 130,638 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken and rear perished

cracks in front windscreen

damage to o/s/r wing panel

Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,440 miles

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

damage to front screen

Fail 2 Jul 2016 116,440 miles

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

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

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

damage to front screen

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,691 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 81,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 62,978 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,692 miles

advise tracking

front wiper blades weak

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight bind from o/s/r wheel

small chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2012 40,692 miles

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

slight bind from o/s/r wheel

small chips in windscreen

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise tracking

front wiper blades weak

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,131 miles

rear brake pads very low

Fail 8 Jul 2011 24,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake pads very 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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WD08 DAU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WD08 DAU, 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 WD08 DAU registered?

WD08 DAU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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