Renault Megane MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Renault Megane passed 54.3% of its first MOT tests, from 116,345 tests in Great Britain. That is 17.1 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Renault Megane MOT failures
The area that failed most often was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, affecting 22.9% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 22.9% vs 11.3%
- Suspension 19.3% vs 8.9%
- Brakes 12.9% vs 6.8%
- Steering 8.3% vs 1.8%
- Tyres 7.8% vs 6.3%
- Body, chassis, structure 6.4% vs 3.4%
- Visibility 5.8% vs 4.8%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 3.1% vs 3.1%
- Coil spring 8.8% vs 2.6%
- Stop lamp 7.5% vs 2.2%
- Track rod end 7.1% vs 1.4%
- Headlamp aim 6.1% vs 3.3%
- Position lamp 6.0% vs 2.8%
- Ball joint 5.9% vs 1.8%
- Headlamp 5.7% vs 2.2%
- Joints 4.7% vs 1.4%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 8.8% |
| Stop lamp: Not working | 6.9% |
| Track rod end: Ball joint has excessive play | 6.6% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 5.4% |
| Ball joint excessively worn | 4.6% |
| Joints: Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 4.5% |
| Headlamp: Not working on dipped beam | 3.9% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 3.4% |
| Headlamp aim: Projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 3.2% |
| Rbt (sp): Efficiency below requirements | 3.1% |
Renault Megane pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 79.0% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 49.1% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 79.0% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 64.2% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 50.3% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 49.1% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 62,036 | 54.3% |
| Petrol | 54,301 | 54.2% |
Most common Renault Megane advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Brake discs 21.9%
- Tread depth 21.3%
- Vehicle 11.6%
- Tyres: condition 10.5%
- Brake pads 8.5%
- Rigid brake pipes 7.4%
- Shock absorbers 6.6%
- Service brake performance 6.4%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Megane?
In 2023, 54.3% of Renault Megane MOT tests were passed first time, from 116,345 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Renault Megane?
The most common failure area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, which caused 22.9% of tests to fail. Next came suspension (19.3%) and brakes (12.9%).
Is the Renault Megane reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 54.3% is 17.1 points below the average and ranks 99 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Renault Megane's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.