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AK12 DXV

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,753 mi
Last recorded156,753 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 156,753 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))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 156,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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 11 Nov 2023 142,517 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,167 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,961 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 101,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,463 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,329 miles

ALL Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Daytime Running Lamp faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 91,329 miles

ALL Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Daytime Running Lamp faulty

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,273 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,066 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,094 miles

both sides front tyres worn bald on inner tread shoulders

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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AK12 DXV is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 AK12 DXV, 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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AK12 DXV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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