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J23 ADY

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 ADY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 102,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 92,266 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door slightly damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 25 Mar 2023 68,863 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 60,524 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,986 miles

Bonnet & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring some components

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 19,901 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 19,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 14,299 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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J23 ADY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J23 ADY, 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 J23 ADY registered?

J23 ADY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is J23 ADY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 ADY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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