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AY12 ZWU

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 114,744 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 114,744 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,878 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 101,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 93,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 93,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 59,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 3 Dec 2016 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2015 25,995 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 12,708 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 ZWU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver 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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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