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AO56 TGX

2006 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,669 mi
Last recorded180,669 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Trafic110,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TGX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 180,669 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 180,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 169,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

aux power cable poorly routed in cabin area under battery tray

coolant bottle empty - topped with coolant for test

o/s front inner wheel arch shield damaged

play in both steering rack tie rods

slight light interaction between n/s indicator and side light n/s rear

steering wheel offset to the right

Fail 31 May 2023 169,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable damaged centre brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s rear binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights lenses fogged (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive all around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

abs and serv light on

aux power cable poorly routed in cabin area under battery tray

coolant bottle empty - topped with coolant for test

o/s front inner wheel arch shield damaged

play in both steering rack tie rods

slight light interaction between n/s indicator and side light n/s rear

steering wheel offset to the right

Pass 11 Jun 2022 164,235 miles

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

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 206,900 miles

205/65/16 X 4,,D/SEAT TORN

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF & OSF -PODOT-MONITOR ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 206,897 miles

front suspension arm bushes splitting

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2019 206,581 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 206,581 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 206,581 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 206,590 miles

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

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

power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 19 May 2015 206,581 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 4 Feb 2014 193,571 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 153,994 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM MANIFOLD AREA

Fail 19 Dec 2011 153,992 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM MANIFOLD AREA

Pass 1 Nov 2010 121,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,385 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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AO56 TGX is a 2006 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 110,056 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 Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 TGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO56 TGX registered?

AO56 TGX is a 2006 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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