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DX02 APO

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Turquoise Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,979 mi
Last recorded69,979 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 APO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,979 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,171 miles

front susspension corroded

handbrake travel

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 May 2010 59,683 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,934 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 55,817 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,249 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,248 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,492 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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DX02 APO is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Turquoise with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX02 APO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX02 APO?

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What year was DX02 APO registered?

DX02 APO is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is DX02 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 APO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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