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A8 VFT

2006 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,509 mi
Last recorded90,509 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 90,509 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 87,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 84,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 82,335 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 80,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,383 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,640 miles

nearside rear wheel damaged outer lip

offside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,465 miles

nearside rear road wheel slightly damaged outer lip

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,482 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,509 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front door mirror damaged

service warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,885 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2012 53,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,988 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 47,933 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,186 miles

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre close to wear limit

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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A8 VFT is a 2006 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 62,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 VFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 VFT registered?

A8 VFT is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A8 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VFT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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