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AO06 VWD

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,262 mi
Last recorded170,262 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 170,262 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear caliper hand brake lever sticking but not binding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse lights not working

steering lock not functioning

Fail 2 Aug 2022 170,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached clips missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear caliper hand brake lever sticking but not binding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse lights not working

steering lock not functioning

Pass 9 Jul 2022 165,652 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 165,652 miles

Front Bumper and Headlamp loosed but not insecure

Front Macpherson strut upper mount slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamp in-operative

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Under-tray fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2021 165,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Bumper and Headlamp loosed but not insecure

Front Macpherson strut upper mount slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamp in-operative

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 164,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 163,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 158,944 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 158,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram insecure EXCESSIVELY WORN (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 152,076 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering rack arm has movement

n/s/r tyre approaching limit 205/55/16/w

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 2 Jun 2018 152,076 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f steering rack arm has movement

n/s/r tyre approaching limit 205/55/16/w

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 3 Jun 2017 144,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside inner track rod

Fail 3 Jun 2017 144,959 miles

slight play in nearside inner track rod

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 132,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disk worn/pitted

Offside Front brake disk worn/pitted

Offside Front door handle very stiff to open

Offside Rear shock absorber has a minor fluid leak

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to fully check seatbelt

items removed from windscreen larger than 40mm in swept area A

Fail 28 May 2016 132,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disk worn/pitted

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

Offside Front brake disk worn/pitted

Offside Front door handle very stiff to open

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a minor fluid leak

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to fully check seatbelt

items removed from windscreen larger than 40mm in swept area A

Pass 6 Jun 2015 119,217 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 119,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,954 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 106,950 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,795 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 95,789 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,148 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,476 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,247 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,118 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 VWD is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AO06 VWD, 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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AO06 VWD is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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