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NL12 UOD

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,789 mi
Last recorded118,789 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,789 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 112,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 - also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 - also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 107,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp inoperative ( daylighters operative)

Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,599 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 96,599 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,508 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 98,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 88,893 miles

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 88,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 75,841 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,753 miles

Rear tyres perished (does not expose any cords or ply )

Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,541 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2016 38,252 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 23,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,714 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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NL12 UOD is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL12 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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