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GU53 WVL

2003 Renault Avantime

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,742 mi
Last recorded122,742 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WVL
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 122,742 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 122,497 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 113,205 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 111,840 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust and causing smoke to come out of bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2021 111,840 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust and causing smoke to come out of bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2019 110,127 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear hand brakes weak

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,169 miles

Both Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2018 108,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 96,485 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 80,387 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 55,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2010 43,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,676 miles

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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GU53 WVL is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU53 WVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 WVL registered?

GU53 WVL is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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