Renault Megane Authentique 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Renault Megane Authentique 16V car check
Is the Renault Megane Authentique 16V reliable? We analysed 223 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Megane Authentique 16V is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Megane Authentique 16V.
Renault Megane Authentique 16V Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Megane Authentique 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Megane Authentique 16V Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Megane Authentique 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Megane Authentique 16V Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Megane Authentique 16V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Renault Megane Authentique 16V Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Megane Authentique 16V THIS CAR | 70.0% | 223 | 96,247 mi | — yrs |
| Renault Clio | 67.1% | 14,729,048 | 62,807 mi | 33 yrs |
| Renault Megane | 67.3% | 7,306,346 | 70,453 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Laguna | 64.6% | 2,783,232 | 89,257 mi | 32 yrs |
| Cupra Leon VZ3 PHEV S-a | 79.1% | 320 | 36,959 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Megane Authentique 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Megane Authentique 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.0% across 223 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Renault Megane Authentique 16V owner drives around 3,888 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.