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AO56 VNY

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,896 mi
Last recorded146,896 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 146,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 146,895 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,463 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight play in the bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear beam. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 139,463 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight play in the bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear beam. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,005 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 130,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2018 116,481 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)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,481 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,962 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 103,962 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 xo/r perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,846 miles

Nearside Rear reg plate lamp lens damaged but not showing light to the rear

Nearside Rear tyre has piece of steel in its surface

Offside Rear tyre has nail in its surface on the inner edge

Offside Rear wearing outer edge no cords exposed

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Apr 2016 97,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear reg plate lamp lens damaged but not showing light to the rear

Nearside Rear tyre has piece of steel in its surface

Offside Rear tyre has nail in its surface on the inner edge

Offside Rear wearing outer edge no cords exposed

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 89,496 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,941 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 82,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,767 miles

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,603 miles

front brake pads becomming low

o/s/r & n/s/r indicators fading to white

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,700 miles

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,700 miles

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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)

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

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

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 VNY is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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