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SA12 OUE

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,200 mi
Last recorded59,200 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,200 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on outer edges. Not yet excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes showing corrosion adjacent too relevant flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 53,966 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on outer edges. Not yet excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes showing corrosion adjacent too relevant flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,525 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 50,524 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 45,415 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 45,415 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,505 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 36,456 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 36,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,764 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,633 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 33,633 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,997 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 30,997 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing All four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 30,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,007 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 OUE 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 OUE, 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 OUE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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