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BJ56 AVU

2006 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,473 mi
Last recorded56,473 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 AVU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 56,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 55,114 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 55,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,060 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 55,056 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 55,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,428 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 50,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 45,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear in outer tread area and cracks in inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer wall and cracks in inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,329 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,178 miles

Conditions wet at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on outer tread and also cuts on outer wall

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has cuts on wall

Pass 14 Apr 2017 42,328 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2017 42,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner racks have slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2016 39,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (3.5.1i)

both front inner racks have slight play

car has possible misfire

engine management light on indicating a fault

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,059 miles

both rear tyres low tread & cracked / perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 33,787 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,569 miles

slight play in O/S steering arm

Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,241 miles

engine covers fitted

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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BJ56 AVU is a 2006 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ56 AVU registered?

BJ56 AVU is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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