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Y3 POT

2003 Renault Avantime

Purple Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,546 mi
Last recorded49,546 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 POT
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 49,546 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 49,545 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,694 miles

All steering and suspension components are generally very corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,544 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 46,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,341 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,118 miles

Suspect play in rack

Fail 16 Oct 2018 46,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspect play in rack

Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,976 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,359 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,100 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,677 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,072 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y3 POT is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Purple with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y3 POT, 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 Y3 POT registered?

Y3 POT is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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