Renault Avantime VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Renault Avantime to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

02

Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Renault Avantime

To check a car Renault Avantime, paste its 17-character VIN into the decoder below; you get the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture at no cost. For the car Renault Avantime we have 1 versions in total, covering 2001 - 2003. Three facts come straight from the code: who made the car, which model year it belongs to and where it was manufactured. The assembly plant is a bonus when the maker encodes it.

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners are not encoded in a VIN. They are found in a paid vehicle history report, not in the decoder result. Check the 10th character of the VIN on the car Renault Avantime against the model year stated in the papers or the advert. If the two disagree, ask the seller to explain.

Renault Avantime versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Renault Avantime2001 - 2003-150 - 207 hp

Model year characters for the Renault Avantime

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Renault Avantime, with model years 2001 - 2003 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033

What the VIN reveals about a Renault Avantime

  • The manufacturer and brand (Renault)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Renault Avantime

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Renault Avantime VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Renault Avantime built?

Our data lists model years 2001 - 2003 across 1 version of the Renault Avantime. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Renault Avantime?

It is the 10th character. For the Renault Avantime the characters to expect are 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003).

How many versions of the Renault Avantime are in your data?

1 version, with power up to 207 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car Renault Avantime?

Stand outside the car and look through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver's side. You can also open the driver's door and check the frame, or read it from the registration document.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Renault Avantime?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Can I decode a VIN of the model Renault Avantime without an account?

Yes. The decoder is free and open to everyone, so no account, login or registration is required.