Renault logo

Renault Megane

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S785 APLMOT history

S785 APL is a grey petrol Renault Megane first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
146,611 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,327 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S785 APL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S785 APL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 APL was last recorded at 146,611 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,592 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,611 miles
  • 2024 – 145,511 miles
  • 2023 – 144,798 miles
  • 2021 – 144,180 miles
  • 2020 – 143,943 miles
  • 2019 – 143,832 miles
  • 2018 – 143,606 miles
  • 2017 – 143,480 miles
  • 2016 – 142,770 miles
  • 2015 – 142,139 miles
  • 2014 – 141,638 miles
  • 2013 – 131,456 miles
  • 2012 – 116,070 miles
  • 2011 – 103,382 miles
  • 2010 – 98,348 miles
  • 2009 – 95,305 miles
  • 2007 – 90,961 miles
  • 2006 – 81,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,611 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front floor to sill corroded outside prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front floor to outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,611 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,611 miles
    Test number
    603761917615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,592 miles (+1,081)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,592 miles
    Test number
    740292097701
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,511 miles (+713)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,511 miles
    Test number
    720022265305
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,798 miles (+618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,798 miles
    Test number
    243659270389
    • AdvisoryCORROSION ON UNDER BODY

  5. Pass144,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    974538448497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,180 miles (+237)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    648636059803
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassie as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,943 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,943 miles
    Test number
    642528992674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,832 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,832 miles
    Test number
    741035019057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail143,832 miles (+226)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,832 miles
    Test number
    611955728446
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass143,606 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,606 miles
    Test number
    259304796025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing

  11. Fail143,606 miles (+126)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,606 miles
    Test number
    168302126973
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing

  12. Pass143,480 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,480 miles
    Test number
    653582717606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor to sill corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor to outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

  13. Fail143,467 miles (+23)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,467 miles
    Test number
    474832985695
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe at rear axle (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor to sill corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor to outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

  14. Fail143,444 miles (+674)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,444 miles
    Test number
    356834723061
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFloor corroded nearside front,outside perscribed area
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass142,770 miles (+631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    142,770 miles
    Test number
    605621031505
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed

  16. Pass142,139 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    142,139 miles
    Test number
    498324075110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,638 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,638 miles
    Test number
    185660054102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass141,638 miles (+10,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    141,638 miles
    Test number
    949580854105
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass131,456 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    131,456 miles
    Test number
    316233463173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail131,452 miles (+15,382)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,452 miles
    Test number
    218659953154
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail116,070 miles5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    209967062140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted to front axle

  22. Pass116,070 miles (+12,688)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    518707062183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted to front axle

  23. Pass103,382 miles (+5,034)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,382 miles
    Test number
    275631171179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDifferent size tyres fitted front than back

  24. Pass98,348 miles (+3,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,348 miles
    Test number
    612061480163
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass95,305 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,305 miles
    Test number
    994101989121
    • NoteOffside front disc pitted

  26. Fail95,297 miles (+4,336)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,297 miles
    Test number
    623136679157
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside front disc pitted

  27. Pass90,961 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,961 miles
    Test number
    234343747263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail90,959 miles (+8,994)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    110702447215
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs rusted

  29. Pass81,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,965 miles
    Test number
    400394226103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail81,965 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,965 miles
    Test number
    882693126155
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S785 APL

Does S785 APL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S785 APL expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S785 APL?
The MOT on S785 APL expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S785 APL done?
S785 APL was recorded at 146,611 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 3,327 miles a year.
Has S785 APL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 APL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S785 APL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S785 APL find?
S785 APL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all S785 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.