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AU56 RXB

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,250 mi
Last recorded140,250 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 140,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear of vehicle chassis rails rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,747 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 23 Oct 2019 134,481 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,531 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 3 Oct 2016 121,362 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 121,352 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 106,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 92,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc excessively corroded on inner surface.offside front upper suspension leg mounting bearing partially seized.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,035 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.excessive play in nearside inner steering rack joint.nearside rear brake discs corroded and worn on inner surface.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,224 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end.excessive play in nearside steering rack end.nearside rear brake disc corroded and worn on inner surface.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 72,224 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack end.excessive play in nearside steering rack end.nearside rear brake disc corroded and worn on inner surface.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,290 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends poor surface on n/s inner brake disc

Fail 2 Sep 2011 59,290 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends poor surface on n/s inner brake disc

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,045 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ends.slight noise from offside front upper suspension leg mounting but no roughness at time of test.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 34,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,813 miles

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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AU56 RXB is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AU56 RXB, 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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AU56 RXB is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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