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AO56 VNZ

2006 Renault Grand Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,066 mi
Last recorded101,066 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Scenic69,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VNZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 101,066 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 99,531 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 98,015 miles

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 1 Dec 2022 95,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 92,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,981 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 86,524 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 86,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2018 866,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,996 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 75,969 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,636 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 69,633 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm worn (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,988 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 63,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 59,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 59,239 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,329 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,959 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres becomming low

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 VNZ is a 2006 Renault Grand Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VNZ, 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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What year was AO56 VNZ registered?

AO56 VNZ is a 2006 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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