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AP56 AAK

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

107,328 mi
Last recorded107,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 AAK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle brake pipe and hose one part (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear shocks corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 107,328 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe and hose one part (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle brake pipe and hose one part (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear shocks corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,905 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 104,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp needs cleaning or replacing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Play in inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2021 96,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Both not working - not bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroding and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam very dim hardly any pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter not secure fixing clips loose or missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter not secure fixing clips loose or missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroding and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,298 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 87,298 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside and offside inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 87,137 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Play at inner rack joints nearside and offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Suspect clock spring (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,629 miles

N/S/F steering rack arm has play in ball joint

O/S/F steering rack arm has play in ball joint

Fail 8 Sep 2017 82,629 miles

N/S/F steering rack arm has play in ball joint

O/S/F steering rack arm has play in ball joint

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,650 miles

N/S/F Steering rack end slight play in ball joint

O/S/F Steering rack end slight play in ball joint

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Steering rack end slight play in ball joint

O/S/F Steering rack end slight play in ball joint

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,758 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,758 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,294 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,488 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror taped

Fail 12 Sep 2013 54,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror taped

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,688 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

n/s/r brake disc becoming rusty

slight play in n/s steering joint

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,970 miles

front tyres becoming worn

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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AP56 AAK is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AP56 AAK, 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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AP56 AAK is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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