What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Renault Megane?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Renault Megane are: Visibility (3.5% risk), Lamps & Electrics (2.6% risk), Tyres (2.5% risk).

Renault Megane MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Renault Megane reliable?

Based on 5,709 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Renault Megane has a 17.3% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

17.3%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Renault Megane vehicles

Based on 5,709 MOT tests

10.7pp below the UK average (28%)

Renault Megane shows good reliability at this age, with a 17.3% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Renault Megane are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Visibility 3.5%

Lamps & Electrics 2.6%

Tyres 2.5%

Suspension 1.3%

Brakes 0.9%

Body & Chassis 0.2%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Renault Megane MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	17.3%	5,709	Visibility
3-5 years	20.8%	42,443	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	39.5%	164,352	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	49.8%	231,864	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	49.1%	87,553	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Renault Megane reliable?

Yes. Based on 5,709 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Renault Megane vehicles have a 17.3% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Renault Megane?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Visibility — 3.5% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 2.6% failure risk
Tyres — 2.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Renault Megane for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Renault Megane, focus on: (1) Visibility — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Renault Megane Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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