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AU12 OLC

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,743 mi
Last recorded49,743 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 49,743 miles

Air bag light on intermittently

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,033 miles

o/s/f brake discs show corrosion inner

Fail 20 Aug 2024 47,033 miles

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

o/s/f brake discs show corrosion inner

Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,980 miles

front wipers slow

Fail 23 Aug 2023 43,980 miles

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

front wipers slow

Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,714 miles

air bag light show intermittent fault

Pass 14 Aug 2021 36,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 34,677 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 33,443 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,985 miles

Brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 28,785 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 28,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,028 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers and shields fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,831 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AU12 OLC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU12 OLC, 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 AU12 OLC registered?

AU12 OLC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AU12 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 OLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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