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AU12 TLO

2012 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,965 mi
Last recorded213,965 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TLO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 213,965 miles

n/s front seat belt slight fraying

n/s rear tyre slightly misshaped all round tread

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2024 204,077 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 192,824 miles

slight movement in n/s front inner rack joint

vin plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2023 192,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight movement in n/s front inner rack joint

vin plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2022 182,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 173,936 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 173,934 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 167,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 160,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 156,978 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 140,670 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 140,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play on full lock (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play on full lock (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 120,827 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,004 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise centre brake light inop

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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AU12 TLO is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 100,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 TLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU12 TLO is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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