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AU12 OFD

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,047 mi
Last recorded108,047 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OFD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 108,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,811 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 99,808 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,453 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 92,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,819 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 85,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,258 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 81,254 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,786 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,485 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,385 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,066 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked/worn on edges

front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2016 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut/tear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

both rear tyres perished/cracked/worn on edges

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,706 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AU12 OFD is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 53,385 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 Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 OFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU12 OFD registered?

AU12 OFD is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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