2001 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · KY51 AXD
2001 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 115,943 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY51 AXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 115,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY51 AXD 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 2001 Renault Megane (KY51 AXD) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
KY51 AXD Mileage History
- 27/01/2022104,122 mi
- 27/01/2022104,122 mi
- 03/02/2023104,792 mi+670 mi
- 07/02/2024105,275 mi+483 mi
- 27/10/2025115,943 mi+10,668 mi
Average of roughly 3,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This 2001 Renault Megane is approaching
Given that the car has passed its last four tests but with an expanding advisory list, it is essential to view it in person and ideally have an independent inspection carried out before committing. The 2025 advisories for a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot and an insecure battery are both items that would realistically be due for attention in the near term even if not yet at failure point — a CV joint failure can quickly escalate into a far more expensive repair if the grease loss continues. The persistent anti-roll bar bush wear (flagged at both the 2024 and 2025 tests) suggests the bush has not been replaced and may soon cross the threshold into a failure, so factor that into any offer. Ask the seller directly whether the tyres, washer system, brake lever, headlamp lenses and battery have been addressed since October 2025, and request any invoices for work carried out in the last 12 months. Be prepared to negotiate hard: a car of this age and mileage with this advisory pattern is firmly in banger-buying territory rather than a confident daily driver purchase.
Running a 1.6-litre petrol Megane of this vintage is relatively inexpensive in absolute terms, but the underlying condition matters more than the headline figures. Fuel economy realistically sits in the mid-30s mpg for mixed driving given the age and likely wear of engine components, while road tax for a petrol car of this engine capacity pre-2006 emissions regime is modest. Insurance should fall into a low group, keeping annual premiums reasonable. The bigger cost concern is maintenance: parts for early Meganes are cheap and plentiful, but labour at a main dealer is not, and the cluster of advisories from 2025 suggests several jobs are stacking up. A realistic annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance sits in the £800–£1,100 range, though that assumes no major mechanical surprises.
Start with a physical inspection of the items flagged in the most recent MOT. The offside front CV boot is described as severely deteriorated and leaking grease — get the car on a ramp or turn the wheel full lock and inspect the boot directly; if it has split further since October 2025, the joint itself may be on its way out, which would be a £150–£300 job. The insecure battery should be a simple fix but warrants checking that the carrier and clamping are intact. The brake lever with little reserve travel points to either rear brake adjustment needs or potentially a failing master cylinder, so test the pedal feel carefully on a test drive — it should feel firm with plenty of travel before engaging. Inspect both rear tyres and the offside front tyre wall for cracking, as perishing has been flagged at three of the four recorded tests. Lift the bonnet and look for the source of the oil leak noted in both 2024 and 2025 tests — a persistent oil leak that has not been addressed is worth questioning. Beyond the MOT data, listen for clonks from the front anti-roll bar bushes over speed humps, check the headlamp lenses for the cloudiness already noted, and verify the washers function on both front and rear.
This red, 1.6-litre petrol Renault Megane has covered 115,943 miles across just four MOT tests recorded in this dataset (2022–2025), averaging roughly 3,900 miles annually since the first reading — well below the 6,674-mile model average, which is one of the few genuinely positive signals here. The vehicle has passed every test, but the volume and nature of advisories have grown over time, with the most recent 2025 test alone flagging seven separate items including a leaking CV boot, a worn anti-roll bar bush, a brake lever with limited reserve travel and an insecure battery. The model itself has a 71.8% pass rate across 139,380 records, which is below average and places this example within a context of broadly mediocre Renault Megane reliability.
The Renault Megane of this generation records a 71.8% MOT pass rate across 139,380 examples analysed, which sits below the all-model average and points to a broadly middling-to-poor reliability reputation. The top failure reasons recorded across the model — headlamp issues, coil springs and brake pipes — align loosely with several advisories seen on this particular car.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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