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Renault Avantime

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 2,946 cc

S23 AVTMOT history

S23 AVT is a purple petrol Renault Avantime first used on 17 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,540 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 AVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Avantime
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,946 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 AVT was last recorded at 69,540 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,505 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,035 miles
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,540 miles
  • 2024 – 68,505 miles
  • 2023 – 66,659 miles
  • 2022 – 65,478 miles
  • 2021 – 64,466 miles
  • 2020 – 64,108 miles
  • 2019 – 61,967 miles
  • 2018 – 58,064 miles
  • 2017 – 55,047 miles
  • 2016 – 51,366 miles
  • 2015 – 46,078 miles
  • 2014 – 41,383 miles
  • 2013 – 36,464 miles
  • 2012 – 31,383 miles
  • 2011 – 27,804 miles
  • 2010 – 26,154 miles
  • 2009 – 24,240 miles
  • 2008 – 22,253 miles
  • 2007 – 19,256 miles
  • 2006 – 15,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,540 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Emissions not tested

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,540 miles (+1,035)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    190492002379
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass68,505 miles (+1,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,505 miles
    Test number
    134185599205
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary ON LIMIT

  3. Pass66,659 miles (+1,181)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,659 miles
    Test number
    416125726738
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel

  4. Pass65,478 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    251585893457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,466 miles (+358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    400636768046
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

  6. Pass64,108 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,108 miles
    Test number
    969180195350
    • AdvisoryMoisture around engine and gearbox areas

  7. Fail64,077 miles (+2,110)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,077 miles
    Test number
    716886547824
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Residue Engine/Gearbox Areas
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,967 miles (+3,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    682099859914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area

  9. Pass58,064 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    261371551137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

  10. Fail58,034 miles (+2,987)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    702143323230
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

  11. Pass55,047 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    604836027402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,366 miles (+5,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    111996292473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass46,078 miles (+4,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,078 miles
    Test number
    557298578402
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  14. Pass41,383 miles (+4,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,383 miles
    Test number
    987877464286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass36,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,464 miles
    Test number
    665749163223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,464 miles (+5,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,464 miles
    Test number
    948518963281
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  17. Pass31,383 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,383 miles
    Test number
    547682872205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,354 miles (+3,550)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,354 miles
    Test number
    716700672251
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass27,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,804 miles
    Test number
    507844061281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,804 miles (+1,650)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,804 miles
    Test number
    705134861274
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass26,154 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    302710570205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,240 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,240 miles
    Test number
    402574549226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,253 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,253 miles
    Test number
    550299348289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,256 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,256 miles
    Test number
    351344667438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,129 miles (+3,373)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,129 miles
    Test number
    394670657261
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

  26. Pass15,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,756 miles
    Test number
    102926436256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 AVT

Does S23 AVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 AVT is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 AVT?
The MOT on S23 AVT is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 AVT done?
S23 AVT was recorded at 69,540 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has S23 AVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 AVT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S23 AVT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 AVT find?
S23 AVT passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside, and 6 more.

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