Renault Megane vs Renault Megane authentique 16v: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Megane
67%
MOT pass rate · 596,863 vehicles
Renault Megane authentique 16v
70%
MOT pass rate · 121 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Megane authentique 16v is the more reliable of the two — 70% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Megane | Renault Megane authentique 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 70% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 30% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 103,896 mi | 103,927 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 596,863 | 121 |
Most common faults
Renault Megane
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Renault Megane authentique 16v
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Renault Megane authentique 16v is the more reliable of the two — 70% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Renault Megane report Full Renault Megane authentique 16v report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.