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A172 CUP

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,476 mi
Last recorded104,476 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA172 CUP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 104,476 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 86,624 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 86,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 70,890 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,585 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,328 miles

Front brakes starting to imbalance

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 48,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight bind to brake

both rear brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Oct 2019 41,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 34,472 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 34,472 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,078 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 28,077 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,688 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,586 miles

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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A172 CUP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A172 CUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A172 CUP registered?

A172 CUP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is A172 CUP safe to buy?

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