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AY12 ZWL

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,161 mi
Last recorded140,161 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 140,161 miles

both rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 134,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 127,477 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 121,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 112,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,535 miles

Offside Rear wheel has damage to rim

rear discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2019 98,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim damaged

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,445 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 23 Jul 2018 92,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,753 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 74,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,602 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 ZWL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZWL, 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 AY12 ZWL registered?

AY12 ZWL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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