2008 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · SD08 FAU
2008 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 90,654 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD08 FAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/11/2025
- 90,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 FAU 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 (SD08 FAU) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SD08 FAU Mileage History
- 30/10/202368,775 mi
- 10/11/202368,779 mi+4 mi
- 20/11/202477,340 mi+8,561 mi
- 02/12/202477,341 mi+1 mi
- 25/11/202590,654 mi+13,313 mi
Average of roughly 10,559 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: Poor
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