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AO06 VWU

2006 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,732 mi
Last recorded194,732 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VWU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 194,732 miles

Central Rear heat shielding partially insecure above rear axle area

Front Lower corrosion cross member

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs slight pitting starting inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion/pitting inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar corroding (6.1.6 (i) (i))

no oil on dipstick 1ltr added before test (now on min mark)

Fail 12 Oct 2020 194,717 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested too smokey to test also note no plate value visable (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Central Rear heat shielding partially insecure above rear axle area

Front Lower corrosion cross member

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs slight pitting starting inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion/pitting inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar corroding (6.1.6 (i) (i))

no oil on dipstick 1ltr added before test (now on min mark)

Pass 4 Oct 2019 184,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 4 Oct 2019 184,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 1 Oct 2019 184,620 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2018 173,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slioght pulsation when indicator operated (4.2.3 (c))

possable wiring issue with tailgate ? no plate lamp flicker off for split second when tail gate opened/shut.advise investigation

Fail 16 Oct 2018 173,186 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slioght pulsation when indicator operated (4.2.3 (c))

possable wiring issue with tailgate ? no plate lamp flicker off for split second when tail gate opened/shut.advise investigation

Pass 19 Oct 2017 161,064 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central exhaust shield adrift

Front support frame corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2017 161,056 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central exhaust shield adrift

Front support frame corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 26 Sep 2016 148,887 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner and outer tread. perished/cracked inner sideweall

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked inner sidewall

Nearside excessive play steering rack

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heatshield partially insecure

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 148,684 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicators and goes out when lights turned on (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner and outer tread. perished/cracked inner sideweall

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked inner sidewall

Nearside excessive play steering rack

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heatshield partially insecure

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 136,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating sidewalls

front tyres deteriorating sidewalls signs of splitting inners.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 136,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating sidewalls

front tyres deteriorating sidewalls signs of splitting inners.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 125,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 109,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

whilst on brake roller offside front disc showed signs of showing warped disc.

Pass 25 May 2012 96,013 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 95,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,580 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 48,013 miles

1slight play in o/s steering rack

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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AO06 VWU is a 2006 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO06 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO06 VWU registered?

AO06 VWU is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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