Renault Megane: steering MOT failures
Steering was recorded as a failure area in 6.2% of Renault Megane MOT tests — 50,396 tests out of 811,533. It shows up most on 2010 and 2011 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 11,960 | 6.6% |
| 2005 | 22,981 | 6.8% |
| 2006 | 35,608 | 7.6% |
| 2007 | 54,596 | 7.7% |
| 2008 | 47,553 | 7.5% |
| 2009 | 68,382 | 7.5% |
| 2010 | 118,023 | 8.5% |
| 2011 | 95,496 | 8.3% |
| 2012 | 63,530 | 8.2% |
| 2013 | 50,326 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 49,177 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 42,529 | 3.6% |
| 2016 | 31,602 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 1,487 | 4.0% |
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.