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AK06 WUA

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

166,749 mi
Last recorded166,749 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 WUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 166,749 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 166,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 162,916 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2025 162,916 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 156,713 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2024 156,713 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 149,710 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 149,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 142,040 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 134,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,830 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 121,543 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 121,543 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 107,860 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,671 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 97,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,654 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 91,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 80,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 71,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake lag-22%

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake lag-22%

rear brake pads worn

Fail 20 Aug 2013 60,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,387 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls poor condition

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to lose shape

wipers slightly poor

Fail 30 Jul 2012 46,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls poor condition

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to lose shape

wipers slightly poor

Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,378 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2011 33,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,960 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall.

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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AK06 WUA is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 AK06 WUA, 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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AK06 WUA is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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