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DL12 UAT

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,011 mi
Last recorded100,011 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 UAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,011 miles

all brake discs scored/pitted or worn but not weakened

Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,003 miles

Exhaust Heat Sheild Insecure

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 94,984 miles

all brake discs scored/pitted or worn but not weakened

Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 89,131 miles

Both front side lights not working DRLs working

Both front suspension arm front bushes starting to de-bond

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Not rising at the same time (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front side lights not working DRLs working

Both front suspension arm front bushes starting to de-bond

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,674 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,055 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 67,055 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,136 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,784 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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DL12 UAT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue 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 DL12 UAT, 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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DL12 UAT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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