2019 Renault Megane — MOT failures & pass rate
11,835 MOT tests on the 2019 Renault Megane are in this dataset, and 85.6% of them passed. Against small family cars of a similar age (9.6% fail rate), the 2019 Megane comes out 4.8pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.7%) and visibility (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 617 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.7% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 12.5% fail against 18.9% for diesel, a 6.4-point gap across 11,835 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 673 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.5% | 652 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 600 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.2% | 378 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.0% | 356 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 152 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 617 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 323 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 279 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 265 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 231 |
| 6 | Washers | 189 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.4% | 2,887 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.2% | 2,036 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 785 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 546 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 316 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 188 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,262 | 10.3% |
| 30-60k | 4,585 | 16.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,352 | 20.4% |
| 90-120k | 466 | 23.0% |
| 120-150k | 123 | 18.7% |
| 150k+ | 46 | 21.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8,252 | 12.5% |
| Diesel | 3,583 | 18.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 145 | 16.6% |
| 2022 | 2,900 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 2,982 | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 2,892 | 14.5% |
| 2025 | 2,916 | 16.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Megane
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (5.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Renault Meganes pass their MOT?
85.6% of the 11,835 2019 Renault Megane MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Megane?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by visibility (5.5%).
Does the 2019 Megane get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 0-30k band to 21.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,835 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.