Renault Megane statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 90,154 −11.2% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 30,807 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 55.3% Cars of the same ages 66.2%
• Rank by number licensed No. 106 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2007 569,418 licensed
• Average annual mileage 6,514 miles a year

How many Renault Meganes are left in Great Britain?

There were 90,154 Renault Meganes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 30,807 declared off the road (SORN). That is 84.2% fewer than the peak of 569,418 in 2007.

Renault Megane versions

15 versions of the Renault Megane have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Renault Megane MOT reliability

In 2025, 55.3% of Renault Megane MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Renault Meganes tested pass 66.2% of the time, so the Renault Megane does worse than average for its age, by 10.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 54.4%.

Renault Megane MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT, appearing on 49.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.2% of Renault Megane tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Renault Megane MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Renault Megane failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 19.8% of 41,916 failed tests. 66.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Renault Megane by year

22 years of the Renault Megane, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2002 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (57.5% passed first time) and the 2014 cars worst (52.3%).

Renault Megane engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 98,371 Renault Meganes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 41.6% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 29.4% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 22.3% in 2014 to 41.6%. Petrols made up 65.8% of those licensed in 2014 and 38.5% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Renault Megane fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Renault Megane from 2000, when the data begins, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2021 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 33.2 to 62.8 mpg, with CO2 of 117 to 193 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 263 to 286 miles; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 217.3 to 235.4 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 32.1 to 80.7 mpg, with CO2 of 90 to 209 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• Plug-in hybrid figures are VCA’s weighted values, which count driving on battery power as well as on fuel.
• Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
• VCA’s data has no Renault versions for 2019 to 2020, so the years listed may leave out years the Renault Megane was on sale.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Mégane Sport Tourer”, “Mégane Hatch”, “Mégane Hatchback / Sport Hatchback”, “Mégane Sport Saloon”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Renault Megane safety recalls

DVSA lists 31 safety recalls for the Renault Megane since 1992, the first in 1997. The most recent was launched on 12 March 2026.

All 31 Renault Megane recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Renault Megane. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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