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WG08 AUX

2008 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 AUX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,116 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 99,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 97,235 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,407 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 74,422 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 72,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 72,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 8 May 2019 66,593 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 66,592 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is unable to be tested due to brake binding

Pass 9 May 2018 60,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 54,866 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,349 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,347 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 43,787 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

rear brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 13 May 2014
Fail 9 May 2014 39,858 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,304 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)

Pass 9 May 2012 28,571 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 28,571 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 21,778 miles

un-able to inspect rear inner brake pads

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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WG08 AUX is a 2008 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 88,044 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 Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG08 AUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG08 AUX registered?

WG08 AUX is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is WG08 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 AUX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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