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AO56 VNU

2006 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,218 mi
Last recorded126,218 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Scenic69,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VNU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 126,218 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 125,629 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear shocks corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,483 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 97,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm has free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,045 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 86,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,944 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,998 miles

1. Slight wear in nearside and offside of steering rack. 2. Offside front outer cv gaiter clip loose.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,539 miles

Slight wear in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,856 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,687 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,972 miles

1.n/s/f door mirror glass broken

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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AO56 VNU is a 2006 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 69,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AO56 VNU is a 2006 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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