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AV12 AAU

2012 Renault Grand Scenic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,700 mi
Last recorded176,700 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Scenic72,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AAU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 176,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 174,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 168,715 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 168,709 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 161,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread and starting to wear on outer edge (205/55/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Sensor and bracket loose in engine bay

Fail 20 Apr 2023 161,049 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer attached at inner end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer attached at inner end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread and starting to wear on outer edge (205/55/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Sensor and bracket loose in engine bay

Pass 23 Apr 2022 152,077 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats missing unable to check seatbelts ()

Pass 17 May 2021 137,078 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil originating from upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 137,078 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil originating from upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 128,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 113,370 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 113,370 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 99,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 83,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 83,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 74,268 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,420 miles

emmisions check light on

rear tyres wearing uneven

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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AV12 AAU is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 72,664 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 Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 AAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV12 AAU registered?

AV12 AAU is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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