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AY61 WRV

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,706 mi
Last recorded42,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 42,706 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 15 Jul 2025 42,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 41,394 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 41,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 40,557 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 40,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,437 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 35,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,009 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 34,009 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,879 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Noise from front engine pulley

Off side front tyre wearing outer edge (recommend geometry check)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 28,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Noise from front engine pulley

Off side front tyre wearing outer edge (recommend geometry check)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,284 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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AY61 WRV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY61 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

AY61 WRV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is AY61 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 WRV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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