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AU56 XXG

2006 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,702 mi
Last recorded159,702 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 159,702 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 159,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 137,615 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 137,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 122,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,343 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 99,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,420 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 93,420 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,231 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 69,735 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 69,735 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,562 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 57,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,679 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight bind on rear brakes.

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 XXG is a 2006 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU56 XXG, 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 XXG is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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