2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

3,299 MOT tests in 2024. 47.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time47.9%
Failed or needed repairs52.1%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,299 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect9.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.3%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.1%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics59.9%
  2. Brakes31.7%
  3. Suspension25.3%
  4. Steering11.2%
  5. Tyres9.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  7. Body & chassis7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened23.4%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)22.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 47.9% of 2006 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,299 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).