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DN61 AXC

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,463 mi
Last recorded160,463 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 AXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 160,463 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 160,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 156,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 152,145 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 152,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 148,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 144,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 144,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,188 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 134,329 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 134,329 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 129,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,318 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,271 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Front day time light not working

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Rear Outer edge worn and started to crack

Rear wiper blade not clearing the screen effectively

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Front day time light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Rear Outer edge worn and started to crack

Rear wiper blade not clearing the screen effectively

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DN61 AXC is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DN61 AXC, 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 DN61 AXC registered?

DN61 AXC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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