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NV62 DAO

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,295 mi
Last recorded158,295 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 DAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 158,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 146,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 134,462 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 134,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,162 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,160 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 108,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,558 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,787 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 56,408 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 56,330 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 47,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 41,579 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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NV62 DAO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NV62 DAO, 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 NV62 DAO registered?

NV62 DAO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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