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DX02 OSL

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,084 mi
Last recorded145,084 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 145,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine oil low

Fuel pipes and brake pipes rear heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak diff area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 145,084 miles

Engine oil low

Fuel pipes and brake pipes rear heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak diff area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 140,385 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff noisey and leaking oil

Signs of heavy corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2012 140,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Upper Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff noisey and leaking oil

Signs of heavy corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2011 136,739 miles

Heavily corroded rear fuel pipes

NSR outer sill damage

Heavily corroded brake valve

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 136,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Heavily corroded brake valve

Heavily corroded rear fuel pipes

NSR outer sill damage

Pass 8 Jun 2010 134,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 131,063 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 131,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 128,330 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 128,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 123,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 114,743 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 OSL is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OSL, 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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DX02 OSL is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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