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NL12 UDB

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,938 mi
Last recorded136,938 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 136,921 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 126,627 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 126,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,572 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 121,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 118,433 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 111,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 105,830 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 105,814 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective calipar (1.1.19 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 99,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 95,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 94,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un even worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly dis coloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,379 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 87,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,191 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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NL12 UDB is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NL12 UDB, 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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NL12 UDB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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