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AU06 RKE

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 RKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,024 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 97,681 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,016 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 93,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,079 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 89,079 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,951 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,875 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,875 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,718 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear tyres on 3mm

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 21,008 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,040 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 15,038 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 RKE is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKE, 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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AU06 RKE is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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