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LY12 AZJ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,566 mi
Last recorded86,566 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 AZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 86,566 miles

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

n/s front inner steering rack slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2026 86,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 80,297 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,155 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 74,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 69,349 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,925 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper clip broken. no longer secure

Pass 6 Jul 2019 47,279 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

day time running light on nearside inop

nearside front strut cover adrift

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

day time running light on nearside inop

front brake discs badly stepped

nearside front strut cover adrift

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear reflectors slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2018 37,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear reflectors slightly damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,661 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,214 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 14,863 miles

child seats fitted offside and nearside rear

damage to nearside of front bumper

nearside headlight damaged and loose

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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LY12 AZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LY12 AZJ, 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 LY12 AZJ registered?

LY12 AZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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