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Y2 AVN

2003 Renault Avantime

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,804 mi
Last recorded128,804 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 AVN
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 128,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 125,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,130 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 124,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,808 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 108,148 miles

chip to windscreen

nearside rear light lens is damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 104,741 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,415 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,744 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 103,744 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,277 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,877 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,338 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 83,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light staying on

engine mis-firing

Fail 11 Dec 2010 77,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,384 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 65,627 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,169 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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y2 AVN is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y2 AVN, 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 Y2 AVN registered?

Y2 AVN is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is Y2 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 AVN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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