2006 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · DX06 EHJ
2006 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 83,908 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX06 EHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 83,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX06 EHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Renault Megane (DX06 EHJ) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DX06 EHJ Mileage History
- 22/01/202466,690 mi
- 25/02/202566,696 mi+6 mi
- 26/02/202566,699 mi+3 mi
- 30/03/202683,845 mi+17,146 mi
- 22/04/202683,908 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 7,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 1.5 dCi injector and bearing-related engine damageSerious
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