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OY12 OAE

2012 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,380 mi
Last recorded127,380 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 OAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn edge below 1.6mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 120,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn edge below 1.6mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 102,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 102,968 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,089 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 92,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,500 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 86,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 65,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,853 miles

Aux belt noisy

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

Nearside rear caliper lever not returning to stop

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 28,853 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 16,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 14,074 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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OY12 OAE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY12 OAE, 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 OY12 OAE registered?

OY12 OAE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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