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DX02 OGB

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,901 mi
Last recorded152,901 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 152,901 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 141,839 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 141,839 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 128,386 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 128,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 114,723 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 114,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 95,815 miles

brake fluid low

brake pipes around compensator valve rusty

centre exhaust corroding

rear leaf spring bushs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2008 95,813 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake fluid low

brake pipes around compensator valve rusty

centre exhaust corroding

rear leaf spring bushs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2007 81,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,100 miles

slight movement in adjustable steering column

Pass 28 Dec 2005 130,937 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 130,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

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 OGB is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGB, 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 DX02 OGB registered?

DX02 OGB is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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