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YE62 RAU

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,219 mi
Last recorded104,219 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 104,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,233 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 103,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 100,441 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,879 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking break (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 88,501 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 88,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,217 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,168 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 58,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,202 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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YE62 RAU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE62 RAU, 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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YE62 RAU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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