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YD12 DXB

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,139 mi
Last recorded138,139 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 DXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 138,139 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 131,687 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 124,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 110,885 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 110,882 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Fail 4 Oct 2020 107,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 24 Oct 2019 103,767 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2-1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 94,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2-1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,304 miles

osr light damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osr light damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,998 miles

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

osr light has slight damage to reflector

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,048 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 56,051 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YD12 DXB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD12 DXB, 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 YD12 DXB registered?

YD12 DXB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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