In 2025, 89,665 Renault Megane cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 55% passed first time, compared with 65% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Megane worse than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 213 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 4 years old, 84% of Meganes passed first time (all cars that age: 87%). By 20 years, that figure is 51% (all cars: 58%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 11 years (16 points behind).
Renault Megane All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Megane passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | 498 | 84% | 87% | 42,705 |
| 5 years | 999 | 80% | 86% | 47,203 |
| 6 years | 2,490 | 77% | 84% | 49,449 |
| 7 years | 1,919 | 75% | 81% | 59,437 |
| 8 years | 4,699 | 70% | 78% | 69,425 |
| 9 years | 4,748 | 66% | 75% | 74,772 |
| 10 years | 6,251 | 57% | 72% | 87,788 |
| 11 years | 6,710 | 52% | 69% | 94,669 |
| 12 years | 6,666 | 52% | 66% | 97,733 |
| 13 years | 7,986 | 52% | 63% | 103,732 |
| 14 years | 11,210 | 50% | 61% | 104,560 |
| 15 years | 13,142 | 49% | 59% | 107,820 |
| 16 years | 6,959 | 48% | 58% | 108,183 |
| 17 years | 3,938 | 50% | 57% | 99,833 |
| 18 years | 4,038 | 50% | 57% | 98,918 |
| 19 years | 2,310 | 49% | 57% | 99,092 |
| 20 years | 1,410 | 51% | 58% | 95,391 |
What fails most on a Renault Megane
The area that lets the Megane down most, relative to other cars, is steering: 8.8% of tests failed on it, 4.0 times the rate for the average car.
Share of Megane tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 12.1% |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 10.9% |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 7.7% |
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | Steering | 7.2% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 7.2% |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 6.5% |
What to check when buying a used Megane
Based on where the Megane fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- Suspension: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, look for leaking shock absorbers, and check the car sits level. Ask whether springs, bushes or drop links have been replaced. Repair guide
- Lights and electrics: Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, number-plate and fog lights. Bulbs are cheap, but a seller who hasn’t noticed one out may have missed more. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Megane
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a MeganeFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Renault Megane?
In 2025, 55% of Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 89,665 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 65%.
What do Renault Megane cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (12.1% of tests); a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (10.9% of tests); stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (7.7% of tests).
Other Renault models
Renault Clio (54%), Renault Captur (73%), Renault Trafic (56%), Renault Kadjar (74%), Renault Kangoo (54%), Renault Scenic (56%). All Renault models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.