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SA12 OZL

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,575 mi
Last recorded39,575 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 39,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 39,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 39,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 38,951 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 38,948 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 38,670 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 38,667 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 38,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 37,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,343 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 37,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 37,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 37,121 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,669 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 36,667 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,894 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 OZL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 SA12 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

SA12 OZL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is SA12 OZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 OZL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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