Renault Megane E-Tech reliability: MOT pass rate and common faults

1,095 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used in 2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Renault Megane E-Tech cars first used in 2022 had an MOT pass rate below the average for their age.

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

83.3%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 81.0% to 85.4%.

Renault Megane E-Tech, all years83.3%
Same-age average, all vehicles88.5%

In 2025, 83.3% of the 1,095 initial MOT tests on Renault Megane E-Tech cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 88.5%. That is 5.2 points below the same-age average.

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Renault Megane E-Tech MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3		1,09520,600	83.3%±2.4	−5.2 ptsall: 88.5%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Megane E-Tech problems at the MOT

Share of the 183 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Tyres47.5%
Steering32.2%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

What to check when viewing a Megane E-Tech

Based on the areas where Renault Megane E-Tech MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Tyres
In 47.5% of failed Megane E-Tech tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Steering
In 32.2% of failed Megane E-Tech tests
- With the car switched on, turn the wheel from lock to lock and check it moves smoothly and quietly.
- On a straight, level road, check the car runs straight with the steering wheel centred.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Is the Renault Megane E-Tech reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 83.3% of initial MOT tests on Renault Megane E-Tech cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 88.5%. That is 5.2 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Renault Megane E-Tech problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are tyres (in 47.5% of failed tests) and steering (in 32.2% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Renault Megane E-Tech?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Renault Megane E-Tech cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 20,600 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Megane E-Tech's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Renault Megane E-Tech

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Renault models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 17 Renault models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Renault Megane E-Tech cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count