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AK56 XNU

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,538 mi
Last recorded148,538 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 148,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 129,158 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 129,158 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,553 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 100,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine compartment covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 9 May 2017 100,686 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine compartment covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,418 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front suspension top mount noisy

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,994 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 67,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,753 miles

Advise emissions erratic

Advise near side rear tyres wearing low

Advise near side rear wheel binding slightly

Advise under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,166 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside front steering arm inner balljoint

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,899 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,913 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 36,428 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XNU 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 70.6%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

AK56 XNU is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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