Renault Megane: brakes MOT failures
Of the 811,533 Renault Megane MOT tests in this dataset, 9.5% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2005 and 2006 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 378 | 10.6% |
| 1998 | 786 | 9.5% |
| 1999 | 1,738 | 8.4% |
| 2000 | 6,466 | 8.3% |
| 2001 | 14,050 | 10.2% |
| 2002 | 19,931 | 10.6% |
| 2003 | 14,434 | 11.8% |
| 2004 | 11,960 | 13.3% |
| 2005 | 22,981 | 13.5% |
| 2006 | 35,608 | 13.5% |
| 2007 | 54,596 | 12.7% |
| 2008 | 47,553 | 10.2% |
| 2009 | 68,382 | 10.9% |
| 2010 | 118,023 | 10.5% |
| 2011 | 95,496 | 10.7% |
| 2012 | 63,530 | 8.5% |
| 2013 | 50,326 | 7.3% |
| 2014 | 49,177 | 8.7% |
| 2015 | 42,529 | 7.2% |
| 2016 | 31,602 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 31,021 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 11,886 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 11,835 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 3,744 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 1,754 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 1,487 | 1.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.