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Renault Laguna Mk3 (2008-2015) reliability

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Renault Laguna Mk3 built around 2012: fails its MOT more often than average

Renault Laguna Mk3 models built around 2012 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the suspension on any car you view.

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Key figure

33% of MOT tests on Renault Laguna Mk3 models built around 2012 ended in a fail (retests included), against 27% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Renault Laguna Mk3 models built around 2012 involves the suspension.

No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2008-2015HatchbackDIESEL / PETROL

Based on 7,716 tests of Laguna models registered 2008-2015.

About 1 in 10 Laguna Mk3 MOTs (9.3%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2012 (13 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 1,023 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 15 Laguna Mk3 MOTs (7.4%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2012 (13 years old).

Based on 1,023 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Mk3 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
5825.9%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,02332.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,91332.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,71332.5%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,68432.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,32534.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

How the Laguna Mk3 compares

At each age below, see how the Laguna Mk3 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 63,964 tests across 13 Renault models, built around 2012 (13 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateRenault average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
5825.9%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,02332.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,91332.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,71332.5%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,68432.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,32534.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Laguna Mk3.

  1. 1

    Lexus CT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.5%
    Dangerous
    4.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.2%

    Lower fail rate: 18.2%, against 32.6% for the Renault Laguna Mk3, both built around 2012.

    5,401 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  2. 2

    Honda Fit

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.1%

    Lower fail rate: 17.1%, against 32.6% for the Renault Laguna Mk3, both built around 2012.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,522 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  3. 3

    Audi A7

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    6.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    84.3%

    Lower fail rate: 17.5%, against 32.6% for the Renault Laguna Mk3, both built around 2012.

    1,743 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  4. 4

    Smart ForTwo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.4%

    Lower fail rate: 23.8%, against 32.6% for the Renault Laguna Mk3, both built around 2012.

    4,314 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

12 recalls in all

1 of the 12 Laguna Mk3 recalls covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Seat belt may not perform correctly

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How Laguna Mk3 cars have aged

How Laguna Mk3 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%911131517Age at MOTBuilt around 2012, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 30.6% (386 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2012, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 29.9% (358 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2012, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (330 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2012, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 30.3% (297 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2012, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 31.5% (257 tests, 2025 data)2012Built around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 29.4% (1,583 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 28.9% (1,434 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 29.9% (1,293 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 30.1% (1,158 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.1% (1,040 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 31.1% (1,888 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 31.8% (1,731 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 32.3% (1,559 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.8% (1,349 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 31.6% (1,105 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 30.8% (1,514 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (1,394 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (1,237 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.1% (1,003 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (802 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 33.8% (2,960 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (2,436 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.1% (2,027 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 31.7% (1,586 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 34.6% (1,325 tests, 2025 data)2008
First registered around 2012First registered around 2011First registered around 2010First registered around 2009
Mk3 variants compared
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Most common issues on Renault Lagunas of this age

This list covers every Renault Laguna built around 2012, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk3 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    24.8%
    Advisory: 310Fail: 75 (19% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    22.9%
    Advisory: 357Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    21.6%
    Advisory: 315Fail: 20 (6% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    15.4%
    Advisory: 98Fail: 106 (52% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    12.5%
    Advisory: 154Fail: 27 (15% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,023 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2012 (13 years old), the Renault Laguna Mk3 (2008-2015) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,023 13-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 7,716 MOT tests on Renault Lagunas first registered between 2008-2015. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.