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LS12 ATU

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,381 mi
Last recorded176,381 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 176,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake reserve travel high

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 176,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake reserve travel high

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 165,712 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake reserve travel high

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 4 Apr 2025 165,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake reserve travel high

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 6 Feb 2024 152,295 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r handbrake cable not returning (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension coroded in general

Fail 29 Jan 2024 152,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r handbrake cable not returning (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension coroded in general

Pass 8 Dec 2022 137,129 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 6 Dec 2022 137,128 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 30 Dec 2021 129,207 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 122,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 102,829 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 95,460 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 78,070 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,670 miles

slight diesel leak from tank area

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight diesel leak from tank area

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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LS12 ATU is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS12 ATU, 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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LS12 ATU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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