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AU06 LXE

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,850 mi
Last recorded122,850 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 122,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 122,847 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,407 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 108,407 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack knuckle joint. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,500 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge. No cords visible.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear indicator bulbs fading.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged outside zones A and B.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge. No cords visible.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear indicator bulbs fading.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged outside zones A and B.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,431 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr inner wheel rim dented

play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,431 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr inner wheel rim dented

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,219 miles

Nearsdie front suspension leg has slight roughness in the upper bearing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front suspension leg has slight roughness in the upper bearing

nearside and offside inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2012 59,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearsdie front suspension leg has slight roughness in the upper bearing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front suspension leg has slight roughness in the upper bearing

nearside and offside inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2011 45,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 45,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,273 miles

Front Tyres Wearing on outside Edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake Discs Deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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AU06 LXE is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AU06 LXE, 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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What year was AU06 LXE registered?

AU06 LXE is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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