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AU56 XUP

2006 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,788 mi
Last recorded121,788 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XUP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,788 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake hose not properly supported, but is secure.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, as pipe attaches to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 121,787 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at connection to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mounts broken, but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose not correctly mounted, but still supported.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 121,783 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessively corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes near fuel tank and axle excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mounts broken, but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose not correctly mounted, but still supported.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 99,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 May 2019 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 May 2018 84,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 84,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 74,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,512 miles

nearside front wheel slightly bent

Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,274 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel slightly bent

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,898 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 61,779 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 56,498 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2013 50,284 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 50,284 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 44,282 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 37,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,000 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 31,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,516 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 XUP is a 2006 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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