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AO12 NBK

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,063 mi
Last recorded102,063 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,063 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 102,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,678 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 94,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,592 miles

Rear brakes binding

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2022 77,592 miles

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

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

Rear brakes binding

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,423 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn on edge 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & severe wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 52,305 miles

Both rear tyres perished & low tread on edges

Front & rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 46,483 miles

Front & rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 39,792 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,132 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread

Pass 29 May 2015 21,303 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre becoming low on edges

Fail 29 May 2015 21,301 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre becoming low on edges

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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AO12 NBK is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO12 NBK, 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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AO12 NBK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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