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AK12 DYG

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,147 mi
Last recorded123,147 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 123,147 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 123,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning when fog light comes on (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 121,645 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear shock absorbers corroded both sides

Fail 14 Jul 2025 121,645 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front non obligatory fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear shock absorbers corroded both sides

Pass 15 Jul 2024 111,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,570 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake light inop

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,576 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 85,569 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,325 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,420 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 63,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,178 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,423 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre bald on outer tread shoulder

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 DYG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYG, 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 DYG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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