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AY12 ZVB

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,243 mi
Last recorded101,243 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,243 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,432 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Jan 2024 93,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,908 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,513 miles

SERVICE SPANNER LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,844 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,892 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES

SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,234 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDER HALF WORN

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,228 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,576 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 51,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,575 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 ZVB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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