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AU12 XCB

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,045 mi
Last recorded183,045 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XCB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 183,045 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 182,870 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 176,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 176,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 170,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 161,954 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 161,954 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (booth sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 153,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (both sides) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 150,752 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 145,529 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 145,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 134,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 122,187 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 102,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 102,549 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,620 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

os mirror cracked

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 XCB is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCB, 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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What year was AU12 XCB registered?

AU12 XCB is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 XCB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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