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AD12 HGC

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,802 mi
Last recorded123,802 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 HGC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 123,802 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 119,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 116,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 116,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 106,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 106,066 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,723 miles

Nearside handbrake reading low

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 105,700 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake reading low

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,705 miles

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

n/s handbrake reading slightly low

slight damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,183 miles

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

hand brake reading low n/s

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,792 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AD12 HGC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD12 HGC, 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 AD12 HGC registered?

AD12 HGC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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