2006 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · EA56 DYB
2006 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 115,772 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA56 DYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2025
- 115,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA56 DYB 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 (EA56 DYB) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EA56 DYB Mileage History
- 09/06/202288,695 mi
- 06/07/2023100,945 mi+12,250 mi
- 13/07/2023100,946 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2024109,845 mi+8,899 mi
- 26/09/2025115,772 mi+5,927 mi
Average of roughly 8,208 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: Poor
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