Renault Megane: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 5.8% of Renault Megane MOT tests — 46,744 tests out of 811,533. It shows up most on 2017 and 2022 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 14,050 | 5.3% |
| 2002 | 19,931 | 5.3% |
| 2003 | 14,434 | 6.3% |
| 2006 | 35,608 | 6.6% |
| 2007 | 54,596 | 6.5% |
| 2008 | 47,553 | 6.2% |
| 2009 | 68,382 | 5.7% |
| 2010 | 118,023 | 5.6% |
| 2011 | 95,496 | 5.5% |
| 2012 | 63,530 | 5.4% |
| 2013 | 50,326 | 5.0% |
| 2014 | 49,177 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 42,529 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 31,602 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 31,021 | 7.1% |
| 2018 | 11,886 | 6.0% |
| 2019 | 11,835 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 3,744 | 5.7% |
| 2021 | 1,754 | 4.8% |
| 2022 | 1,487 | 7.1% |
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.