2013 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

6,678 Renault Megane cars first used in 2013 had an MOT in 2025, at about 12 years old, and 52.5% passed first time. That is below the 65.8% for all cars first used in 2013.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2013 Renault Megane cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2013 Renault Megane MOT failure items
2013 Renault Megane common failures
ItemValue
Coil spring: fractured or broken14.4%
Stop lamp: not working8.5%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.3%
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2013 Renault Megane advisories
2013 Renault Megane common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge22.5%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened18.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing9.4%
Brake pads: wearing thin8.3%
Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play7.6%
Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil6.9%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2013 Renault Megane faults by area
2013 Renault Megane faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension24.8%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment21.0%
Brakes10.8%
Steering8.4%
Body, chassis, structure7.8%
Tyres6.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2013 Renault Megane recorded mileage
2013 Renault Megane mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
6,66472,10095,200 miles119,900

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Renault Megane years

Renault Megane first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20221,29683.0%88.5%
20201,04679.9%86.0%
20192,49176.8%83.5%
20181,96075.1%80.9%
20175,13370.3%78.2%
20165,06966.0%74.9%
20156,25957.3%71.9%
20146,71652.3%68.6%
20136,67852.5%65.8%
20127,99351.8%63.5%
201111,22350.2%61.2%
201013,15848.7%59.3%
20096,96648.1%58.3%
20083,95549.8%57.2%
20074,07849.9%57.4%
20062,32749.1%57.0%
20051,41751.0%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.