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CN03 LOU

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,093 mi
Last recorded146,093 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 LOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 146,093 miles

Central Front Dashcam slightly impairing driver s rear view, should be removed for safety reasons.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges, need replacing ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Number plate light not working.

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

Rear Both rear shocks corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2024 135,224 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 135,224 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 132,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 127,590 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 127,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,924 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,412 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 110,381 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 68,100 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,622 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 13,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 13,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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CN03 LOU is a 2012 Renault Megane in White 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 CN03 LOU, 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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CN03 LOU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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