Renault Megane (2013)

8,597 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.1% first-time pass rate

2013 Renault Megane

CarHunch analysed 8,597 real MOT records for the 2013 Renault Megane. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 6.9% below UK average
73.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
71,884
typical mileage
54,008–91,574 middle half
45.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.62
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 Renault Megane

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 45.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (80%) 6,853 73% 3.59
Petrol (20%) 1,744 73.6% 3.73

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Renault Megane vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

54,008
low mileage
71,884
typical
91,574
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Renault Megane vehicles fall between 54,008 and 91,574 miles.

2013 Renault Megane — Still on the Road

6,374 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.

8,147 6,374 2016 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.

MOT History Averages

12.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.62
Avg failures per vehicle
18.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Renault Megane

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 60.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 59.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 38.3%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 36%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 35.8%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 33.5%
    Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • 33.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 33%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.

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