2011 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · VA11 BUU
2011 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 69,266 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA11 BUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 69,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA11 BUU 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 2011 Renault Megane (VA11 BUU) between January 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 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), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
VA11 BUU Mileage History
- 17/01/202256,495 mi
- 09/09/202257,345 mi+850 mi
- 09/09/202257,345 mi
- 17/08/202368,807 mi+11,462 mi
- 31/08/202369,266 mi+459 mi
Average of roughly 7,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
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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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