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Renault Avantime

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 316 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

316

Best Year

2003 (82%)

Years Covered

2

About the Renault Avantime

The Renault Avantime has been tested 316 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2002 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2003 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 122 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 78%. With just a 4 point spread, the Avantime is consistently reliable regardless of year.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)
£1,327
Road Tax
£315
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,047
Per month£171/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2003 details

How reliable is the Renault Avantime?

vs national average-2% (82% avg)
vs Renault brand average+0% (80% avg)
Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Renault Avantime by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200382%122111,397 mi
200278%194103,146 mi

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