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AY12 YZJ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 120,004 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 110,243 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 110,243 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,227 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,131 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,718 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 81,717 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and small amount of play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter seeping grease.

Offside Rear brake pad inner face worn very thin compare offside.

bothside rear brake discs inner face pitted and edges corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,572 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer c.v gaiter insecure , can secure or replace. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working within wing mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and small amount of play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter seeping grease.

Offside Rear brake pad inner face worn very thin compare offside.

bothside rear brake discs inner face pitted and edges corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,829 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 58,828 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jul 2018 46,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 37,767 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,173 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 28,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,284 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,496 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 YZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY12 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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