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AVI 160

2003 Renault Avantime

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,450 mi
Last recorded44,450 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 160
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 44,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,745 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,639 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 28,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 28,906 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,322 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,356 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 26,356 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,750 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 25,047 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,260 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 24,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s wiper blade beginning to split at ends

Pass 18 Feb 2012 23,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,600 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 21,505 miles

slight play front steering arm . slight play offside front drop link.road spring cushions adrift on offside and nearside front shock absorbers

Fail 5 Feb 2010 21,482 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play front steering arm . slight play offside front drop link.road spring cushions adrift on offside and nearside front shock absorbers

Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,393 miles

both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls2

Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,994 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 18,632 miles

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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AVI 160 is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,590 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 AVI 160, 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 23 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVI 160 registered?

AVI 160 is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is AVI 160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVI 160 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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