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AS03 ALO

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 ALO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 102,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 91,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 89,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At slip joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 79,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 79,957 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 77,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,661 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,307 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 63,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,085 miles

Offside Front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside Front tyre inner curb rib damaged

Offside Rear tyre curbing rib damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside Front tyre inner curb rib damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre curbing rib damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,885 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,885 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,872 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,473 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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AS03 ALO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AS03 ALO, 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 AS03 ALO registered?

AS03 ALO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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