2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

440 MOT tests in 2024. 52.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.7%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 440 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.4%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.2%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.8%
  2. Suspension30.0%
  3. Brakes21.8%
  4. Tyres9.1%
  5. Steering8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  8. Body & chassis5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 52.7% of 2006 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 440 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Renault Laguna?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Renault Laguna reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).