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J5 AWU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 AWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 92,270 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer plastic coating swollen may indicate metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant fan not working as intended

Pass 30 Jul 2025 86,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 85,827 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,589 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 76,589 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,719 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,219 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 61,459 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,982 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,980 miles

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

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 18 May 2018 48,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2017 43,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,277 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,060 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 22,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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J5 AWU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J5 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 AWU registered?

J5 AWU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is J5 AWU safe to buy?

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