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WU08 BKA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,993 mi
Last recorded62,993 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 BKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 62,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in nearside of rack joints.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 62,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in nearside of rack joints.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,017 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount noisy upon turns indicating possible seizure likely. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in nearside of rack joints. ()

Fail 23 Oct 2024 61,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount noisy upon turns indicating possible seizure likely. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in nearside of rack joints. ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,153 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,833 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,531 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 52,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,051 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 51,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,338 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)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 48,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 43,002 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 43,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 27,057 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,773 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2012 15,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,988 miles

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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WU08 BKA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU08 BKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU08 BKA?

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What year was WU08 BKA registered?

WU08 BKA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is WU08 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 BKA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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