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LO12 AZL

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,143 mi
Last recorded126,143 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 AZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,143 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 126,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 118,646 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack at bottom of screen. Small chips in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,383 miles

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

Play in o/s/f hub assembly.

Fail 18 Dec 2023 106,378 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in o/s/f hub assembly.

Pass 17 Dec 2022 92,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 92,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,782 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,434 miles

both front tyres near legal limits

Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,556 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 55,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 39,729 miles

chip on windscreen low down in zone A

Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,483 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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LO12 AZL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LO12 AZL, 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 LO12 AZL registered?

LO12 AZL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LO12 AZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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