Renault Megane
From 182,687 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Meganes fare better: 2021 models pass at 85.9% vs 65.3% for 2000.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 13,568 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 13,568 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 9,444 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 9,011 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6,023 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5,933 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5,758 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5,083 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4,695 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4,676 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3,769 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.4% of Megane failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 38.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £132.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Megane passes its MOT 83.9% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 76.1%, a 7.8 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 67.4%. With an average repair bill of £132 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Megane that's past its third birthday.
Renault Megane on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 14,223 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 3,416 newly registered, a net loss of 10,807. At this rate, roughly 11.7 years until none remain. Now at 21.8% of its peak (581,451 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 96,514 | 30,267 | +369 | -2,969 | -2,600 |
| 2025 Q2 | 99,162 | 30,219 | +806 | -3,103 | -2,297 |
| 2025 Q1 | 101,477 | 30,201 | +954 | -3,990 | -3,036 |
| 2024 Q4 | 104,048 | 30,666 | +1,287 | -4,161 | -2,874 |
| 2024 Q3 | 106,477 | 31,111 | +1,121 | -3,469 | -2,348 |
| 2024 Q2 | 108,701 | 31,235 | +762 | -3,438 | -2,676 |
| 2024 Q1 | 111,235 | 31,377 | +1,041 | -3,680 | -2,639 |
| 2023 Q4 | 114,129 | 31,122 | +763 | -3,314 | -2,551 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megane D-Que Tt Energy Dci S/S | Diesel | 9,913 | 19% |
| Megane Dynamique Tomtom Vvt | Gas | 5,266 | 10% |
| Megane Dynamique Nav Dci | Diesel | 4,436 | 9% |
| Megane Techno Comfort Range Ev | Battery Electric | 2,835 | 5% |
| Megane Dynamique Tomtom Dci | Diesel | 2,793 | 5% |
| Megane Dynamique T-Tom Dci Eco | Diesel | 2,712 | 5% |
| Megane Dynamique Vvt | Petrol | 2,526 | 5% |
| Megane Dynamique Dci 106 | Diesel | 2,491 | 5% |
| Megane Dynamique | Diesel | 2,305 | 4% |
| Megane Dynamique Ttom Dci | Diesel | 2,071 | 4% |
| Megane Techno Ev | Battery Electric | 1,925 | 4% |
| Megane Dynamique S Nav Dci | Diesel | 1,777 | 3% |
| Megane Gtline Tt Energy Dci Ss | Diesel | 1,654 | 3% |
| Megane Techno+ Ev | Battery Electric | 1,598 | 3% |
| Megane Iconic Ev | Battery Electric | 1,462 | 3% |
| Megane Dynamique Ttom Vvt | Petrol | 1,305 | 3% |
| Megane I-Music Vvt 100 | Petrol | 1,248 | 2% |
| Megane Expression Vvt 110 | Petrol | 1,232 | 2% |
| Megane Expression Dci 86 | Diesel | 1,226 | 2% |
| Megane Iconic Comfort Range Ev | Battery Electric | 1,215 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 83.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 83.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 82.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
21 earlier years
| 2017 | 79.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2016 | 76.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2015 | 71.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2014 | 66.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2013 | 67.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 66.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2011 | 65.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2010 | 64.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2009 | 62.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2008 | 61.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2007 | 60.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2006 | 60.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2005 | 61.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 61.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2003 | 64.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2002 | 65.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2001 | 67.6% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2000 | 65.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1999 | 66% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1998 | 72% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 1997 | 77% | emissions levels exceed default limits, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
Typical mileage
Half of all Meganes tested had between 38,635 and 92,715 miles on the clock.
At 51,466 median miles, the Megane has 0.064 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
| Renault Master | 69% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Megane MOT pass rate?
The Renault Megane has a 67.1% MOT pass rate based on 182,687 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Megane?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Megane is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 13,568 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
How many Renault Meganes are on UK roads?
There are 96,514 Renault Meganes currently licensed on UK roads, with 30,267 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Megane at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Megane is 51,466 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,635 and 92,715 miles.
Buying a used Megane?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £132 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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