Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Renault Avantime?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Renault Avantime?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Renault Avantime?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2002 Renault Avantime vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

47% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2002 Renault Avantime reliable?

Based on MOT data from 296 vehicles, the 2002 Renault Avantime has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2002 Renault Avantime?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2002 Renault Avantime are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (105% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (83.3% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (79.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Renault Avantime?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Avantime (2002)

296 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.8% first-time pass rate

2002 Renault Avantime

CarHunch analysed 296 real MOT records for the 2002 Renault Avantime. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Renault Avantime is a genuinely problematic proposition: its 70.8% first-time pass rate trails the UK average by over 9 percentage points, and nearly half of these vehicles (46.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. This is well above acceptable levels and should be a serious red flag for any potential buyer.

At nearly 79,000 miles on average, these cars are running high mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 5.52 failures and a staggering 30.5 advisories per test. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on braking, suspension, and emissions systems—the sheer volume of advisories combined with the dangerous defect rate suggests widespread wear and systemic issues that tend to cascade.

We have limited data for the 2002 Renault Avantime — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

70.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

46.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.52

Over 17.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

75k

Middle half: 60k–94k

For context

These stats describe 296 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 296 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 105%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 83.3%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 54.8%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Suspension & steering 44.3%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) · Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002.

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Before you buy a 2002 Renault Avantime

Based on MOT data from 296 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 46.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	289	70.7%	5.58

Colour Breakdown

Based on 431 Renault Avantime vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 39.2%

169

Red 18.1%

Purple 14.2%

Silver 12.5%

Grey 11.4%

Green 4.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Renault Avantime vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

74,648

typical

59,797

low mileage

94,327

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Renault Avantime vehicles fall between 59,797 and 94,327 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 59,797 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 59,797–94,327 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Renault Avantimes sit.

⚠ Over 127,341 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Renault Avantime — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2002 Renault Avantimes are still active.

101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

17.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.52

Avg failures per vehicle

30.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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