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SA12 OTR

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,171 mi
Last recorded92,171 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 92,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 92,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 87,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bolding on edges 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable hanging loose,

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 87,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bolding on edges 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable hanging loose,

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,512 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 79,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,411 miles

both daytime running lights flicker

Fail 17 Nov 2022 72,411 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both daytime running lights flicker

Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,511 miles

day runner bulbs flicker

Fail 18 Nov 2021 64,511 miles

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

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

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

day runner bulbs flicker

Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,750 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 48,894 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 47,662 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 43,963 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 15,238 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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SA12 OTR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA12 OTR, 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 SA12 OTR registered?

SA12 OTR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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