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DV51 VXA

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,834 mi
Last recorded124,834 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,834 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 124,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,794 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 123,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 122,626 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 121,483 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 121,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,730 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 120,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 120,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,340 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 119,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,976 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 117,213 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 117,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 115,463 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 115,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 101,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 101,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 88,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 87,986 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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DV51 VXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 96,894 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 DV51 VXA, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV51 VXA registered?

DV51 VXA is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 February 2002.

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The MOT history for DV51 VXA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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