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AW61 ADE

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,974 mi
Last recorded177,974 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW61 ADE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 177,974 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 169,281 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 169,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 157,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 141,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 106,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,715 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 84,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,611 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 79,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,140 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs starting to require attention

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs starting to require attention

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,936 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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AW61 ADE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AW61 ADE, 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 AW61 ADE registered?

AW61 ADE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AW61 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW61 ADE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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