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AP05 ALS

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,358 mi
Last recorded160,358 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ALS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 160,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 148,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 139,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 131,440 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear rusty at union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 131,440 miles

Power steering ram leaking power steering fluid leaking out of steering rack, [out of gaiters] (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear rusty at union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,181 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 118,647 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,084 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 112,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack boot covered in oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack boot covered in oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 104,683 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 104,683 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,291 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 86,380 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,155 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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AP05 ALS is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP05 ALS, 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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AP05 ALS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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