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AV56 WDE

2006 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

271,166 mi
Last recorded271,166 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Trafic110,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WDE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 271,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 271,150 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 271,150 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 259,568 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 259,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 259,148 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 253,884 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 253,883 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 248,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 240,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 229,104 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 229,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 219,473 miles

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

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

gearbox earth strap broken

nerarsdie and offside brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 10 Jan 2017 219,469 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gearbox earth strap broken

nerarsdie and offside brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2016 198,634 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 198,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 167,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 167,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 153,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 137,403 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 137,402 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 121,392 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 121,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 103,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,012 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 85,012 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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AV56 WDE is a 2006 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2006 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 110,056 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 Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 WDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV56 WDE is a 2006 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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