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AU12 ZTD

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,786 mi
Last recorded128,786 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZTD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 128,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,837 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 114,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,621 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded on inside face

Offside Rear Fog light lens loose but not likely to fall off

slight knock from anti roll bar but unable to see source

Fail 8 Dec 2022 103,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken, showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Both front brake discs heavily corroded on inside face

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 89,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both lamps. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 81,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 73,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 66,072 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,470 miles

Offside Front mirror indicator lens missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 60,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front mirror indicator lens missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,384 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake pads becoming low

o/s/f tyre becoming low on edges

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 ZTD is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU12 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

AU12 ZTD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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