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AO12 AUL

2012 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AUL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,603 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,018 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 15 Mar 2024 123,879 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,676 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,303 miles

tread damage to rear tyres

Offside Front Macpherson strut sliding gland worn advise replacement

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,838 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,738 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AO12 AUL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 53,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 AUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO12 AUL registered?

AO12 AUL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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