2008 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · EK08 TKA
2008 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 174,692 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK08 TKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 174,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK08 TKA MOT History
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 2008 Renault Megane (EK08 TKA) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
EK08 TKA Mileage History
- 13/02/2023140,146 mi
- 30/01/2024150,733 mi+10,587 mi
- 07/02/2025161,683 mi+10,950 mi
- 01/05/2025161,691 mi+8 mi
- 21/04/2026174,692 mi+13,001 mi
Average of roughly 10,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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