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AP06 GRX

2006 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,364 mi
Last recorded101,364 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 GRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 101,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 82,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 75,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 75,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 70,144 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 70,137 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 69,326 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,239 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit worn on edges tread not cut as deep

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit worn on edges tread not cut as deep

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle bushes in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit worn on edges tread not cut as deep

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit worn on edges tread not cut as deep

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,041 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some conponents

Offside rear wheel rim distorted

Play in both track rod inner ball joints

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,794 miles

ECU fault lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Service reminder active

Slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 57,769 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ECU fault lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside front headlamp leveling control rod insecure

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Service reminder active

Slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,856 miles

free play at off side front steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Aug 2013 50,853 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

free play at off side front steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 Oct 2012
Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,065 miles

play in offside steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,003 miles

play in offside steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP06 GRX is a 2006 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP06 GRX, 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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AP06 GRX is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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