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AK56 HCU

2006 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,688 mi
Last recorded163,688 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 163,688 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 158,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 154,770 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 154,770 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 150,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 146,972 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 141,830 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 141,821 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2014 135,719 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 124,666 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 124,666 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 106,857 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 106,857 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,174 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,174 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,679 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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AK56 HCU is a 2006 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK56 HCU, 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 AK56 HCU registered?

AK56 HCU is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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