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NU56 EUL

2006 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,940 mi
Last recorded137,940 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Scenic63,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 EUL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 137,940 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

reverse lamps in-operative

Pass 17 Aug 2023 124,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower. Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front. ()

engine & under covers.

no reverse lights.

Fail 16 Aug 2023 124,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside rear. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding offside rear. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower. Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front. ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine & under covers.

no reverse lights.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 117,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front. ()

engine & under covers.

no reverse lights.

Fail 23 Aug 2022 117,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front Both tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine & under covers.

no reverse lights.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front & offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear both tyres close & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine & under covers.

no reverse lights.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 111,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front & offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear both tyres close & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine & under covers.

no reverse lights.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both reverse lights not working

engine& under covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 104,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both reverse lights not working

engine& under covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,501 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front. ()

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,538 miles

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

Nearside offside reversing lights not working.

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 7 Aug 2018 91,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside offside reversing lights not working.

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,657 miles

engine & under covers fitted.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,527 miles

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

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

engine covers

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine covers

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,830 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,177 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,177 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,279 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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NU56 EUL is a 2006 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,029 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU56 EUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU56 EUL registered?

NU56 EUL is a 2006 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 October 2006.

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