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AO56 GZU

2006 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,737 mi
Last recorded148,737 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GZU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 148,737 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 143,615 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 143,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 132,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 121,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 114,013 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 114,010 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 104,887 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 104,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,422 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 94,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,808 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 83,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,985 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 72,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,496 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 60,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,176 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 47,176 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,209 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,278 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,463 miles

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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AO56 GZU is a 2006 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AO56 GZU, 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 AO56 GZU registered?

AO56 GZU is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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