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AY08 XAU

2008 Renault Megane · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Renault Megane Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 140,457 miles on the clock, averaging 7,769 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Renault Megane issues include electrical system and suspension bushings and links.

MOT & Mileage History for AY08 XAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,769

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,457 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,769
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AY08 XAU 30k58k85k113k140k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage131,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,195 miles
PASS
Mileage126,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage120,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage114,369 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage107,109 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage100,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage93,396 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage84,941 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,463 miles
PASS
Mileage76,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage67,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage58,530 miles
Since last MOT+10,409 miles
PASS
Mileage48,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,906 miles
PASS
Mileage38,215 miles
Since last MOT+7,943 miles
PASS
Mileage30,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,272 miles

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Suspension bushings and links

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AY08 XAU

What car is AY08 XAU?

AY08 XAU is an black Renault Megane, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AY08 XAU?

The last recorded mileage for AY08 XAU was 140,457 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY08 XAU passed its MOT?

AY08 XAU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2025.

Is AY08 XAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY08 XAU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AY08 XAU?

AY08 XAU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.