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AO62 DNJ

2012 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,887 mi
Last recorded142,887 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 DNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 142,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 132,590 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 131,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 108,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded at join to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 105,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 105,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,629 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 96,629 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,230 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,485 miles

undertray fitted

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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AO62 DNJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc 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 AO62 DNJ, 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 AO62 DNJ registered?

AO62 DNJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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