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AV51 BZU

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,334 mi
Last recorded127,334 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 127,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,044 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,622 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,539 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,253 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 81,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,547 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,944 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,844 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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AV51 BZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 88,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV51 BZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV51 BZU registered?

AV51 BZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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