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AK56 HDX

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

153,621 mi
Last recorded153,621 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 153,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2021 153,621 miles

Exhaust system insecure (centre and rear mountings broken) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 145,953 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 145,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 129,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 128,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 113,985 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight glass slightly cloudy - beam image slightly diffused

Offside Front track rod (rack end) slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight dimming with hazards applied (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 113,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing badly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight glass slightly cloudy - beam image slightly diffused

Offside Front track rod (rack end) slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight dimming with hazards applied (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,536 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 102,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 102,526 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,752 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 90,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,248 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight interaction nsr lights

Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,826 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight interaction nsr lights

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,223 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 36,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,903 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 HDX is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AK56 HDX, 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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AK56 HDX is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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