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AU56 XUT

2006 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,468 mi
Last recorded150,468 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XUT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 150,468 miles

Both headlamps light out put slightly reduced when on dip beam.not considered to be excessive

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 150,466 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlamps light out put slightly reduced when on dip beam.not considered to be excessive

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 136,302 miles

Front number plate damaged, still legible

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 136,126 miles

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

Front number plate damaged, still legible

Hand-brake effort offside slightly low

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 123,192 miles

Both front tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen

Both front tyres wearing edges

Nearside front suspension top mount noisy when turning, no play found

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,543 miles

Both front tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reionforcing seen.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 108,374 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reionforcing seen.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 93,524 miles

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

Screw in nearside front tyre close to sidewall.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,524 miles

Screw in nearside front tyre close to sidewall.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,790 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 75,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,361 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,598 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 XUT is a 2006 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XUT, 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 AU56 XUT registered?

AU56 XUT is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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