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YG12 AHE

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,631 mi
Last recorded115,631 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 AHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,631 miles

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

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

engine cover

Pass 14 Aug 2024 109,119 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 109,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 93,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 93,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,651 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 84,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,484 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 30,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YG12 AHE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG12 AHE, 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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YG12 AHE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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