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AV02 RUS

2002 Renault Avantime

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,331 mi
Last recorded54,331 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 RUS
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 54,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 105,307 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 102,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 99,006 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 87,757 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,911 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 82,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Engine sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,900 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre cracked and split around outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre split and cracked around outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad missing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm large flat spot across tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre cracked and split around outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre split and cracked around outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 69,472 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITER CRACKING WITH AGE

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT OF STEERING RACK

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,472 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITER CRACKING WITH AGE

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT OF STEERING RACK

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 62,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,451 miles

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)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,545 miles

rear exhaust system corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 27 Mar 2007 31,542 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded & wearing.

rear exhaust system corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 26,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper blades smearing slightly & split. †front & rear brake discs corroding & wearing. †unable to see all brake pads. †plastic cover covering testable items. †n/s/f coil spring lower cushion mis-aligned.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,161 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly & split. †front & rear brake discs corroding & wearing. †unable to see all brake pads. †plastic cover covering testable items. †n/s/f coil spring lower cushion mis-aligned.

How Reliable is the Renault Avantime?

Based on 7,960 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,219
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 457
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 304
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 241
Stop lamp not working 181
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AV02 RUS is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 78,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Avantime fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 RUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Avantime typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 RUS is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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