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HV62 AVU

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,557 mi
Last recorded107,557 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 AVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 107,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 104,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 100,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,405 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements 16%

Fail 15 Mar 2023 92,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Handbrake lever/pivot on caliper not fully returning

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements 16%

Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,455 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,014 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,472 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,636 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,602 miles

front wipers smearing

rear tyres wear /feathering edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,414 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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HV62 AVU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV62 AVU, 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 HV62 AVU registered?

HV62 AVU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is HV62 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 AVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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