2005 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · SW05 OMD
2005 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 163,795 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW05 OMD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2022
- 163,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW05 OMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (SW05 OMD) between August 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
SW05 OMD Mileage History
- 31/08/2021160,959 mi
- 06/09/2021160,962 mi+3 mi
- 14/09/2022163,791 mi+2,829 mi
- 21/09/2022163,795 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,686 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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