2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

8,726 MOT tests in 2024. 51.4% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time51.4%
Failed or needed repairs48.6%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,726 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    373 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.9%
  2. Suspension27.8%
  3. Brakes21.5%
  4. Steering12.5%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Body & chassis7.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2012 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 51.4% of 2012 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,726 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Renault Megane?

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

Is the 2012 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).