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AE56 AEF

2006 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,153 mi
Last recorded158,153 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 AEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 158,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2022 158,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2021 151,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 145,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 145,972 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 142,943 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 142,923 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 135,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,865 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Fuel filler flat external trim missing

Rear brake discs corroded inner brake pads low

Slight play on inner steering joints

Pass 2 Mar 2016 112,257 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Trim for fuel flap missing

Registration plate lamp bulb holders corroded

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 112,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp bulb holders corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Trim for fuel flap missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,743 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,354 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,124 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2011 48,124 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,746 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,789 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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AE56 AEF is a 2006 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE56 AEF, 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 AEF registered?

AE56 AEF is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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