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2018 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · DF18 AOU

DF18 AOU

2018 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 61,549 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
RENAULT MEGANE
Year / Origin
2018 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
61,549 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
1461cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a strong profile of roadworthiness with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 61,549 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows two consecutive clean passes in 2024, suggesting that any previous concerns have been addressed or that the vehicle has aged well. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per annum. Data shows a steady increase in usage between March 2022 and October 2025, where the car covered 36,435 miles over roughly three years. The interval between the February 2024 and October 2025 tests shows a jump of 19,610 miles, indicating regular driving cycles which typically help prevent the internal corrosion and component degradation associated with long periods of standing. A prospective buyer should pay attention to the advisory noted in February 2023 at 32,996 miles, where both the nearside and offside front tyres were flagged for being close to the legal limit and showing inner edge wear. This specific fault often indicates a wheel alignment issue or incorrect geometry. While the subsequent tests did not repeat this defect, a physical inspection should verify that the current tyres are wearing evenly and that the suspension bushes and tracking components are not causing premature degradation.

DF18 AOU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 61,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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DF18 AOU Mileage History

  1. 03/03/202225,114 mi
  2. 24/02/202332,996 mi+7,882 mi
  3. 24/02/202441,939 mi+8,943 mi
  4. 13/10/202446,951 mi+5,012 mi
  5. 07/10/202561,549 mi+14,598 mi

Average of roughly 10,128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DF18 AOU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 12:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Renault Megane (DF18 AOU) between March 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY