Renault Avantime Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Avantime reliable? We analysed 7,960 real MOT tests across 447 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Avantime is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Avantime.
Renault Avantime Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Avantime. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Avantime MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Avantime to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Avantime Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Renault Avantime fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Renault Avantime Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Avantime owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Avantime MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Avantime year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 61 | 68.9% | 72,377 | 94,252 | 108,584 |
| 2003 | 2,371 | 68.3% | 50,918 | 75,590 | 101,904 |
| 2002 | 5,425 | 68.9% | 53,574 | 78,769 | 104,566 |
How Long Does a Renault Avantime Last?
Based on 447 Renault Avantime vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Avantime Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Avantime MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Avantime
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
68.9% MOT pass rate from 5,425 tests
68.3% MOT pass rate from 2,371 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Avantime is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.9% across 5,425 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Renault Avantime Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Avantime THIS CAR | 68.7% | 7,960 | 77,804 mi | 24 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 |
| Ktm 690 | 87.4% | 8,005 | 7,263 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Avantime outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Avantime has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.7% across 7,960 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Renault Avantime are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (457 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (304), and constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (277). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Renault Avantime owner drives around 4,219 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.
In terms of longevity, most Renault Avantime models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.