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T5 AVT

2003 Renault Avantime

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 AVT
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,763 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 127,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 126,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 126,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 126,336 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 126,336 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 122,988 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,594 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer - deteriorated/corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,523 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 102,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,953 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,953 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,502 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 75,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,493 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 26,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T5 AVT is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T5 AVT, 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 T5 AVT registered?

T5 AVT is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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