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AE06 VCU

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,204 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hoses from DPF pipes are split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front shock absorber top suspension mount noisy in operation

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 98,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hoses from DPF pipes are split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front shock absorber top suspension mount noisy in operation

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Window not working.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,440 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Window not working.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,789 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 73,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,757 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,281 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,229 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 39,126 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,963 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AE06 VCU is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE06 VCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE06 VCU is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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