£4,480 (Est: £4,000 - £5,000)
2002 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 Privilege Automatic. Registration number: HK52 VRJ. Mileage: 83,150
United Kingdom • 2 Apr 2026 • Lot 4023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 Renault Avantime is being auctioned with a long MOT until January 2027. Potential buyers should note the 12% buyer's premium and the 'sold as seen' condition, with in-person inspection highly recommended to assess any reconditioning needs.
Condition
6
The listing mentions that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given and that you must satisfy your knowledge as to a vehicles description and condition before you decide to bid. There is a recommendation to inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction day. This suggests that the car may have moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. May have a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
83,150 miles
HK52 VRJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Metallic blue with silver roof, black leather upholstery, air-con, factory SatNav, double glass panoramic roof and alloy wheels.
Current owner for the past 19 years.
Long MOT until 12th of January 2027.
Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT.
Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.
You must satisfy your knowledge as to a vehicles description and condition before you decide to bid.
We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction day on the 2nd of April.
If you are unable to attend one of the viewing days, Ewbank's can arrange for an individual telephone/walk round video call appointment with a car expert.
Please refer to the terms and conditions.
Viewing days: Saturday 21st of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 23rd of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 24th of March: 9am - 7pm, Wednesday 25th of...
Points of note
£1,321
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,763
Median Price (Since 2020)
£25,261
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Top 50%
The sale price places it in the top 50% of sold prices we've ever seen for the Renault Avantime
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The sale price places it near the average price we see across all sales for the Renault Avantime
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jan 12 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
83,104 miles
Registration Date
2002-12-11
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 13 2026 with 83,104 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On Jan 13 2025 with 83,066 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 19 2024 with 82,048 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Failed
On Jan 17 2024 with 82,040 miles
There were 12 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Failed
On Dec 04 2023 with 81,810 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Nov 29 2022 with 77,508 miles
Failed
On Nov 07 2022 with 77,497 miles
There were 14 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 27 2021 with 72,926 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Oct 26 2021 with 72,920 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Oct 27 2020 with 68,324 miles
Failed
On Oct 21 2020 with 68,319 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 24 2019 with 66,161 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Cross Member Corroded
Failed
On Oct 23 2019 with 66,161 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Cross Member Corroded
Failed
On Sep 20 2019 with 66,144 miles
There were 16 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Cross Member Corroded
Passed
On Sep 04 2018 with 64,103 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust Deteriorated
Failed
On Aug 07 2018 with 64,094 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust Deteriorated
Passed
On Aug 23 2017 with 62,244 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Plastic sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Failed
On Aug 17 2017 with 62,244 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Plastic sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed
On May 27 2016 with 59,410 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil Leak
Failed
On May 19 2016 with 59,410 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil Leak
- Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint
- Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint
Passed
On May 12 2015 with 55,666 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User Entered:
- Nearside Front Undershield Insecure
Failed
On May 05 2015 with 55,665 miles
There were 16 defects noted.
Fail:
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User Entered:
- Nearside Front Undershield Insecure
Failed
On May 07 2013 with 55,567 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed
On Mar 13 2012 with 52,853 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failed
On Mar 01 2012 with 52,851 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- nearside front tyre worn on edges
Passed
On Feb 02 2011 with 47,330 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Feb 03 2010 with 44,675 miles
Passed
On May 30 2007 with 42,583 miles
Failed
On May 29 2007 with 42,583 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On May 29 2006 with 37,376 miles
Failed
On May 26 2006 with 37,376 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
MOT Mileage Trend
