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Renault Megane Authentique 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Megane Authentique 16V reliable? We analysed 223 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 223 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
70.0%
Typical Mileage
96,247mi
Annual Mileage
3,888mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

Low usage
2,015 mi/yr
Typical
3,888 mi/yr
Average
4,843 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,130 mi/yr

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.

Median
96,247 mi
75th Percentile
116,140 mi
95th Percentile
155,627 mi
Max Recorded
182,235 mi

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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Should you buy a used Renault Megane Authentique 16V?

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.

Renault Megane Authentique 16V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Megane Authentique 16V reliable?
Based on 223 MOT tests, the Renault Megane Authentique 16V has a 70.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Renault Megane Authentique 16V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Megane Authentique 16V do per year?
The typical Renault Megane Authentique 16V does around 3,888 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Megane Authentique 16V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Megane Authentique 16V?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.