2008 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · AU58 TZG
2008 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 64,213 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2021.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Jun 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU58 TZG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2019
- 64,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU58 TZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Megane (AU58 TZG) between July 2011 and July 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
AU58 TZG Mileage History
- 07/07/201128,577 mi
- 16/07/201231,137 mi+2,560 mi
- 16/07/201231,137 mi
- 19/07/201334,687 mi+3,550 mi
- 08/07/201438,445 mi+3,758 mi
- 17/07/201541,929 mi+3,484 mi
- 23/07/201541,929 mi
- 09/07/201645,378 mi+3,449 mi
- 09/07/201645,378 mi
- 12/07/201752,475 mi+7,097 mi
- 18/07/201752,568 mi+93 mi
- 23/07/201859,168 mi+6,600 mi
- 25/07/201859,168 mi
- 12/07/201964,213 mi+5,045 mi
- 12/07/201964,213 mi
Average of roughly 4,447 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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