Renault Megane
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,461 cc
L8 OPTMOT history
L8 OPT is a black diesel Renault Megane first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 135,337 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 OPT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Megane
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 OPT was last recorded at 135,337 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 135,325 miles · 8 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 8,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,337 miles
- 2025 – 131,814 miles
- 2024 – 125,675 miles
- 2023 – 119,395 miles
- 2022 – 107,825 miles
- 2021 – 98,171 miles
- 2020 – 93,235 miles
- 2019 – 87,423 miles
- 2018 – 81,346 miles
- 2017 – 74,741 miles
- 2016 – 64,888 miles
- 2015 – 46,988 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,337 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCorrosion - rear lower coil springs/ nsr shocker/ front wishbone arm/ osf coil springRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Flat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,337 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 135,337 miles
- Test number
- 670873413179
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion - rear lower coil springs/ nsr shocker/ front wishbone arm/ osf coil spring
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fail135,325 miles (+3,511)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,325 miles
- Test number
- 884625930605
- MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion - rear lower coil springs/ nsr shocker/ front wishbone arm/ osf coil spring
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,814 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 131,814 miles
- Test number
- 495691289577
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Flat
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail131,805 miles (+6,130)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,805 miles
- Test number
- 271430765821
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Flat
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass125,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 125,675 miles
- Test number
- 963244593029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,675 miles (+6,280)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,675 miles
- Test number
- 497593720022
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,395 miles (+11,570)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 119,395 miles
- Test number
- 412312481019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,825 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 107,825 miles
- Test number
- 799629843515
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail107,825 miles (+9,654)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,825 miles
- Test number
- 629855965692
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass98,171 miles (+4,936)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 98,171 miles
- Test number
- 264036864003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,235 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,235 miles
- Test number
- 448322462326
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail93,235 miles (+5,812)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,235 miles
- Test number
- 510072835380
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass87,423 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 87,423 miles
- Test number
- 665415217216
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail87,423 miles (+6,077)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,423 miles
- Test number
- 797773049506
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,346 miles (+6,605)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 81,346 miles
- Test number
- 380549088243
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,741 miles (+9,853)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 74,741 miles
- Test number
- 832344098511
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,888 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 64,888 miles
- Test number
- 641970526628
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail64,888 miles (+17,900)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,888 miles
- Test number
- 398513699795
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass46,988 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 46,988 miles
- Test number
- 813494981922
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L8 OPT
- Does L8 OPT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OPT is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 OPT?
- The MOT on L8 OPT is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 OPT done?
- L8 OPT was recorded at 135,337 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,031 miles a year.
- Has L8 OPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 OPT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 OPT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 OPT find?
- L8 OPT passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; corrosion - rear lower coil springs/ nsr shocker/ front wishbone arm/ osf coil spring, and 2 more.
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