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RE52 AVA

2003 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,505 mi
Last recorded149,505 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 AVA
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 149,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,656 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 147,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 143,760 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 141,277 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 139,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 136,977 miles

Offside Rear coil spring lower coils have heavy surface corrosion

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

undertray obscuring underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2017 136,973 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring lower coils have heavy surface corrosion

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 132,683 miles

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 129,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full underside inspections

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 120,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre seems to have been run-flat, recommend inspection of inner sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2013 120,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre seems to have been run-flat, recommend inspection of inner sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,759 miles

Advise front screen damaged/repaired.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 114,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise front screen damaged/repaired.

Advise parking brake cable outers in poor cocndition.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 105,309 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 103,732 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 86,194 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front brakes binding

Pass 24 Oct 2009 86,194 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front brakes binding

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE52 AVA is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE52 AVA, 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 RE52 AVA registered?

RE52 AVA is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is RE52 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 AVA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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