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DQ295QK

2002 Renault Avantime

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,580 mi
Last recorded230,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDQ295QK
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 230,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 230,103 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

no emissions detected

Pass 24 Jun 2020 229,282 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

no emissions detected

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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DQ295QK is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DQ295QK, 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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What year was DQ295QK registered?

DQ295QK is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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