2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

7,098 MOT tests in 2024. 53.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time53.2%
Failed or needed repairs46.8%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,098 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken13.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    324 marked dangerous
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    245 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.5%
  2. Lights & electrics27.3%
  3. Brakes16.3%
  4. Steering9.3%
  5. Body & chassis8.6%
  6. Tyres8.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn7.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 53.2% of 2013 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,098 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).