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AO56 EYJ

2006 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,981 mi
Last recorded145,981 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 145,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s very corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s has a lot of play ()

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front low and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s rear tyre pumped up before brake test

Fail 17 Nov 2020 145,981 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s very corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s has a lot of play ()

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front low and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s rear tyre pumped up before brake test

Pass 15 Nov 2019 143,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 143,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 138,282 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 138,282 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 129,815 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,758 miles

horn quiet but acceptable

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

service light spanner illuminating

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

top suspension mounts worn no excessive free play

Fail 25 Oct 2014 102,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/f headlamp damaged and water ingress

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

horn quiet but acceptable

service light spanner illuminating

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

top suspension mounts worn no excessive free play

Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,018 miles

both front steering rack axial joints slight play

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 94,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front steering rack axial joints slight play

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,316 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front steering rack axial joints slight free play

o/s/f tyre cutting out far inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,831 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 78,831 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,935 miles

Front tyres getting low on edges

Near side rear tyre on 2mm aprox

Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,665 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 52,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear brake slightly binding!!

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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AO56 EYJ is a 2006 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO56 EYJ, 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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AO56 EYJ is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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