2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

6,420 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,420 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    252 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    200 marked dangerous
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.5%
  2. Suspension21.7%
  3. Brakes15.9%
  4. Tyres7.7%
  5. Steering7.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.9%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2015 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2015 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,420 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).