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HK03 OUG

2003 Renault Avantime

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

85,986 mi
Last recorded85,986 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 OUG
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 85,986 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush very weak and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush weak and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 85,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush very weak and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush weak and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 85,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 85,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 85,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded by clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,863 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,410 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer C.V boot leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,231 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 83,218 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,127 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 81,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,679 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 77,595 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 74,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,842 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,505 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 60,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front lower spring cup not seated correctcly due to broken spring

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,917 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,778 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,401 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,401 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,926 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 35,926 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,072 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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HK03 OUG is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 HK03 OUG, 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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HK03 OUG is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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