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PY12 AOC

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,528 mi
Last recorded85,528 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 AOC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 85,528 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 85,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,760 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 82,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 74,774 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 74,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,808 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 68,808 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 65,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 61,461 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 29 May 2019 61,461 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 18 May 2018 57,948 miles

All tyres perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 57,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 53,887 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,936 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 48,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 42,471 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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PY12 AOC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PY12 AOC, 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 PY12 AOC registered?

PY12 AOC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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