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AY62 BBU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,748 mi
Last recorded106,748 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 106,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 106,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,483 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 61,269 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,343 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 47,896 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,432 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 41,432 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 34,320 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked/holed and allowing water in and condensation build-up (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 27,899 miles

Both front tyres are perished.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,405 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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AY62 BBU 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 84.6%.

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 AY62 BBU, 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 AY62 BBU registered?

AY62 BBU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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