2006 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · AV06 UTE

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 132,298 miles, recording slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints. Earlier failures for excessive corrosion on rear and front suspension mountings and brake wear have been addressed, so the overall trend can be described as stable, though the persistence of suspension‑related advisories means the condition is not unequivocally robust. At 132,298 miles the van averages roughly 6,600 miles per year since its 2006 introduction, a mileage rate that sits comfortably within the expected range for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression from 105,020 miles in July 2014 to 119,513 miles in August 2017, then to 130,852 miles by October 2024, shows only modest annual increases, indicating no periods of intensive use or sudden mileage spikes. The record therefore provides a relatively clean mileage history without glaring gaps. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front lower suspension arm ball joints, confirming that the slight play noted in October 2025 has not progressed and that the severely deteriorated dust covers observed from 2022 onward are fully replaced. Inspection of the rear suspension mounting areas for the corrosion flagged in August 2024 is essential, as structural integrity can be compromised by excessive rust. The brake system warrants a visual check of rear discs and pads, especially since thin pads were recorded in September 2023; measuring disc thickness will verify that no further wear has occurred. Finally, verify steering rack condition for the off‑side play repeatedly noted since 2021 and assess tyre tread to ensure the near‑side front tyre, previously close to the legal limit in 2019, remains within safe margins.