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AY12 YZD

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,770 mi
Last recorded148,770 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YZD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 148,770 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low on both edges.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp glass slightly deteriorated and dulling.

Rear shock absorber lower casings corroded,but not considered seriously weakened,both sides of car.

central heat shield loose from floor fittings and resting on exhaust system but not likely to fall from car.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 148,702 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and to low (4.1.2 (c))

Both front tyre treads wearing low on both edges.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp glass slightly deteriorated and dulling.

Rear shock absorber lower casings corroded,but not considered seriously weakened,both sides of car.

central heat shield loose from floor fittings and resting on exhaust system but not likely to fall from car.

Pass 7 Mar 2025 134,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Fail 3 Mar 2025 134,708 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of nearside front suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 122,942 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 122,942 miles

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 35,859 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,459 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 26,459 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 21,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,273 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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AY12 YZD is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY12 YZD, 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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AY12 YZD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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