Renault Avantime
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 316 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
316
Highest Pass Rate
2003 (82%)
Years Covered
2
About the Renault Avantime
The Renault Avantime was MOT tested 316 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2002 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 model has the highest pass rate at 82% from 122 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 78%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 103,146 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 111,397 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Renault Avantime by Year
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Questions about the Renault Avantime
Is the Renault Avantime reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2002 to 2003), the Renault Avantime averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 316 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2003 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 82%.
Which year Renault Avantime has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 Renault Avantime has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 78%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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