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SA62 OCX

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,098 mi
Last recorded71,098 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 OCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 71,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 71,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 61,260 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 53,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 53,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 48,987 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Daytime running lamp bulb appears dim

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 43,579 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Daytime running lamp bulb appears dim

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 34,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,758 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 27,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 23,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall, no cords exposed at this time.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall, no cords exposed at this time.

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Outer Tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall, no cords exposed at this time.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall, no cords exposed at this time.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 18,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall, no cords exposed at this time.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall, no cords exposed at this time.

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Outer 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 Outer Tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall, no cords exposed at this time.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall, no cords exposed at this time.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,651 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,537 miles

all four tyres lightly perished

Fail 21 Sep 2015 10,501 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

all four tyres lightly perished

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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SA62 OCX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black 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 SA62 OCX, 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 SA62 OCX registered?

SA62 OCX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SA62 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 OCX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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