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AY61 WRP

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,774 mi
Last recorded147,774 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WRP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,774 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 147,771 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 132,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 117,314 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 117,314 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 101,502 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,373 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 86,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,390 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 73,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 72,011 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre cracking

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Nov 2019 72,011 miles

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

engine and underside covers fitted

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre cracking

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,592 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

osf shocker damp

Fail 23 Nov 2018 69,592 miles

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

brake pipes have protective coatings

osf shocker damp

Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,180 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres started to crack

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 64,492 miles

engine covers fitted

ns and os rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 12 Nov 2016 64,492 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release nsr (5.2.5a)

engine covers fitted

ns and os rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,241 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on outer edges

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AY61 WRP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY61 WRP, 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 AY61 WRP registered?

AY61 WRP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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