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VU06 EAO

2006 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,772 mi
Last recorded83,772 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 EAO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 83,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2025 81,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,675 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 78,675 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,448 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 74,016 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2021 71,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r tyre split and bald on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2021 71,540 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r tyre split and bald on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre bald on outer edge and split

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,590 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2019 66,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,143 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,088 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s rack end play

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2016 55,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs slight worn

n/s rack end play

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,325 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,027 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 29,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,360 miles

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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VU06 EAO is a 2006 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU06 EAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 EAO registered?

VU06 EAO is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is VU06 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 EAO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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