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AE56 ACF

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ACF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel arch is loose

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 105,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel arch is loose

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 87,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 87,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Fail 15 Dec 2014 78,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,539 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front bumper cap missing at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,916 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 53,916 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 65,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,223 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2011 47,223 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,327 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,924 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AE56 ACF is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE56 ACF, 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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What year was AE56 ACF registered?

AE56 ACF is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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