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AK12 GCU

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,568 mi
Last recorded65,568 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,568 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,587 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,264 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,485 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 45,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on inside sidewall, tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Center of tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on inside sidewall, tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 33,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,689 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 31,679 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 31,026 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 27,881 miles

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,700 miles

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 GCU is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK12 GCU, 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 AK12 GCU registered?

AK12 GCU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is AK12 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 GCU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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