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AO06 UWM

2006 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 UWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 94,126 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 94,125 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,803 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 90,803 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,957 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 87,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 87,683 miles

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

both front brake discs badly corroded inner face

o/s rear reversing light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,445 miles

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,863 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,226 miles

Nearside front inner wheelarch liner insecure

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,628 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,566 miles

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)

play in o/s steering arm ( tie rod )

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,229 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 59,996 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Fail 13 May 2013 59,996 miles

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

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2012 56,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,984 miles

near side front wheel inner rim few dents

near side rear wheel inner rim dented

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,146 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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AO06 UWM is a 2006 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO06 UWM, 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 AO06 UWM registered?

AO06 UWM is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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