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AU12 YYE

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,113 mi
Last recorded131,113 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YYE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 131,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,114 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 121,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 112,326 miles

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

heat shield insecure

o/s inner tail light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,121 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 97,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,664 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,660 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 78,660 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 67,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 57,818 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 46,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,789 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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AU12 YYE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AU12 YYE, 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 AU12 YYE registered?

AU12 YYE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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