2010 Renault Megane 2.0L Petrol · NA10 AEO

The 2.0-litre petrol Megane will return around 33 to 38 mpg in real-world driving, depending on whether it is the manual or automatic variant, which is moderate for the class. Road tax for a 2010 2.0-litre petrol typically falls into band F or G, meaning an annual VED cost of around £165 to £210, and the car will not be ULEZ-compliant in London and other clean air zones. Insurance for this engine size tends to sit in groups 14 to 18, so quotes for a typical driver are likely to be in the £400 to £600 range annually.

Routine servicing is relatively affordable at independent garages, with oil and filter changes around £120 to £180 and major items such as cambelts (if applicable to this engine) costing £300 to £450. However, the MOT history indicates that brake and suspension work is likely to be a recurring cost, with discs and pads potentially running £250 to £400 per axle. Overall, expect annual running costs of roughly £1,400 to £1,800 including fuel, tax, insurance, and maintenance.

Begin with a thorough inspection of the brake system, as the MOT history shows brake disc wear in three consecutive tests and brake pipe corrosion in two. Check the front discs for lipping and scoring, inspect the rear brake pipes along their full length for rust, and test for binding by spinning the rear wheels when jacked. The shock absorbers were noted as corroded in 2023, so inspect the body of each damper for surface rust, oil weeping, or flaking paint, and bounce each corner to check for poor damping.

Examine the front suspension arms, bushes, and track rod ends carefully, as the 2023 test recorded wear on both the nearside rear bush and offside track rod end ball joint. Look for perished or split CV boots, as the 2025 test flagged a severely deteriorated nearside drive shaft boot, which if left unrepaired can lead to joint failure and far more expensive damage. Finally, check both headlamps for correct alignment using a wall, and inspect the underbody and brake lines for the corrosion pattern that has already been flagged twice. A ramp inspection at a local garage costing around £40 to £60 is well worth the investment before purchase.