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YG12 AHU

2012 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,200 mi
Last recorded62,200 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 AHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 57,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 55,140 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 55,140 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 52,401 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 49,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,266 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,702 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 45,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,103 miles

covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 42,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 33,409 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 33,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 19,196 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 19,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 18,831 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YG12 AHU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YG12 AHU, 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 YG12 AHU registered?

YG12 AHU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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