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AO56 PXN

2006 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,551 mi
Last recorded124,551 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 PXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,988 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 111,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,498 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 100,498 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,279 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2018 89,708 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,241 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 83,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,752 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 71,752 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack inner tie rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,681 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 64,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,648 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2013 49,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,459 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,488 miles

nearside front tyre is on 1,6mm

Fail 23 Nov 2011 41,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre is on 1,6mm

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,667 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 36,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,496 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 31,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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 PXN is a 2006 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PXN, 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 AO56 PXN registered?

AO56 PXN is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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