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AK12 NRO

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,677 mi
Last recorded53,677 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 53,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 53,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 52,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 52,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 48,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 45,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,985 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 42,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,810 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 38,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,187 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,911 miles

Nearside Rear outer tread shoulder worn

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 28,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,353 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 23,353 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 23,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,298 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 NRO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

AK12 NRO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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