2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

1,083 MOT tests in 2024. 79.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time79.7%
Failed or needed repairs20.3%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,083 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    39 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    33 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    36 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  2. Tyres7.0%
  3. Lights & electrics5.5%
  4. Brakes3.9%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 79.7% of 2020 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,083 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).