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SA12 OBL

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,145 mi
Last recorded65,145 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,145 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 65,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 60,735 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,817 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front side repeter lens broken

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 53,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer cv joint slightly worn

offside side repeter lens mising

Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,002 miles

smell of fuel from underside of car

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,986 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 3mm

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

heatshield insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2021 43,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 3mm

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,741 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 39,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 36,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,473 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,223 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 19,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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SA12 OBL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SA12 OBL, 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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SA12 OBL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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