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Y6 AVT

2002 Renault Avantime

Purple Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,924 mi
Last recorded121,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 AVT
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 121,924 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 121,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 121,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 120,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,222 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,515 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 117,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,393 miles

front crossmember badly corroded

front discs lipped

nsr and osr shock casings badly corroded

nsr brake pipe badly corroded

nsr tyre low tread-3mm

oil leak from sump area

osr tyre worn to legal limits

play in nsf antiroll bar link rod

rear discs lipped

Fail 31 May 2017 115,393 miles

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

front crossmember badly corroded

front discs lipped

nsf tyre worn to legal limit

nsr and osr shock casings badly corroded

nsr brake pipe badly corroded

nsr tyre low tread-3mm

oil leak from sump area

osf tyre low tread-2.5mm and bald on edges

osr tyre worn to legal limits

play in nsf antiroll bar link rod

rear discs lipped

Pass 3 Jun 2016 112,831 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)

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

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

spare tyre flat - valve core missing

sump pan corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 112,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

spare tyre flat - valve core missing

sump pan corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower radiator carrier heavily corroded

rear wiper blade split

two nails in n/s/r tyre also tyre has a cut down to ply or cords but not over 25mm

Fail 1 Jun 2015 108,729 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted leading to premature wear of the brake pads

lower radiator carrier heavily corroded

rear wiper blade split

two nails in n/s/r tyre also tyre has a cut down to ply or cords but not over 25mm

Pass 29 May 2014 102,698 miles

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

brake pipe corroded at nsf

front discs very badly corroded

nsr and osr coil springs badly corroded

nsr and osr shock casings badly corroded

play in nsf antiroll bar link

play in steering column top mount

rear discs very badly corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wiper split

Fail 29 May 2013 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wiper split

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,628 miles

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

osf tyre low tread -3mm

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 89,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

o/s/f inner cv boot split open and leaking grease

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 81,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 52,125 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2007 52,125 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,854 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 40,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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Y6 AVT is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Purple with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y6 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 24 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y6 AVT is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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