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Renault Megane reliability by build year

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At a glance

Renault Megane built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Renault Meganes built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

22% of MOT tests on Renault Meganes built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Renault Meganes built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Renault Megane's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

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 pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

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

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.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Megane's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Megane Mk4

Mk4 (2016-2023)

Poor
PETROLDIESELELECTRICITYHYBRID ELECTRIC

21.9% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 3,789 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Megane Mk3

Mk3 (2008-2015)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

31.3% fail rate, built around 2015 (10 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 22.8%)

From 9,747 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Megane Mk2 (facelift)

Mk2 (facelift) (2003-2007)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROLDIESEL

35.3% fail rate, built around 2007 (18 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 4,684 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Renault Megane.

See every build year for the Renault Megane

Side-by-side

Renault Megane generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk4 (2016-2023)
Poor
Poor21.9%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 3,789 MOT tests at this age
Mk3 (2008-2015)
Poor
Poor31.3%built around 2015 (10 years old)from 9,747 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (facelift) (2003-2007)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings35.3%built around 2007 (18 years old)from 4,684 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Megane, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Renault Megane fail rate by age

This chart combines every Renault Megane ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,34015.4%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
1,04714.8%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
1,98218.3%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
2,70619.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
3,78921.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
7,13623.8%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
7,39828.2%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
9,74731.3%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
9,80233.1%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
11,17833.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
13,21733.7%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
17,94534.8%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
16,49235.2%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
6,84934.8%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
6,28335.5%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
4,68435.3%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
2,73134.9%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,52233.1%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,06233.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,96232.0%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
1,92031.0%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
1,14630.6%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
61130.3%

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.

Where it ranks

Where the Renault Megane stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Renault models

6th of 11

6th lowest fail rate of 11 Renault models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other hatchbacks

67th of 84

67th lowest fail rate of 84 hatchbacks with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

21.9%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Renault Meganes

These issues come from 7-year-old Renault Meganes, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

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

  1. 1
    Advisory

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

    23.4%
    Advisory: 1,206Fail: 110 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.9%
    Advisory: 604Fail: 149 (20% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

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

    13.6%
    Advisory: 584Fail: 171 (23% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

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

    11.8%
    Advisory: 638Fail: 13 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    11.2%
    Advisory: 437Fail: 87 (17% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,789 MOT tests on 7-year-old Renault Meganes, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Renault Meganes notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres34%
  2. Suspension + Tyres28%
  3. Brakes + Suspension22%
  4. Lighting + Tyres18%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,274 MOT tests on Renault Megane cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

87%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · Fewer than typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

31 recalls in all

26 of the 31 Renault Megane recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 24 more

Top concerns

  • Side air curtain may not deploy
  • Airbag may not deploy
  • Risk of parking brake actuator failing

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

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Toyota Prius

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    Lower fail rate: 11.1%, against 21.9% for the Renault Megane, both built around 2018.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    17,367 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus CT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.1%
    Dangerous
    4.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.2%

    Lower fail rate: 10.5%, against 21.9% for the Renault Megane, both built around 2018.

    3,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mini

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.6%

    Lower fail rate: 12.3%, against 21.9% for the Renault Megane, both built around 2018.

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

    50,561 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Mazda 2

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.2%

    Lower fail rate: 13.0%, against 21.9% for the Renault Megane, both built around 2018.

    8,722 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

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.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Renault Megane across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 6th lowest fail rate of 11 Renault models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 3,789 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Renault Megane ever sold: 132,549 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 3,789 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.