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DX02 OUB

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

129,825 mi
Last recorded129,825 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 129,825 miles

ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

CORROSION AROUND NEARSIDE REARBODYMOUNT , RNLI STICKER IN SCREEN BEHIND MIRROR, OFFSIDE OUTERSILLDAMAGE,FUEL LINES CORRODED,TOP SEALON STEERING BOX HAS A S1LIGHT MISTING OF OIL . CORROSION STARTING IN CHASSIS SECTIONS FRONT AND REAR AND SPRING MOUNTS

Fail 7 Dec 2010 129,825 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

CORROSION AROUND NEARSIDE REARBODYMOUNT , RNLI STICKER IN SCREEN BEHIND MIRROR, OFFSIDE OUTERSILLDAMAGE,FUEL LINES CORRODED,TOP SEALON STEERING BOX HAS A S1LIGHT MISTING OF OIL . CORROSION STARTING IN CHASSIS SECTIONS FRONT AND REAR AND SPRING MOUNTS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,520 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 122,518 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 116,906 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 116,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

1 exhaust mounting rubber missing

alternator belt very loose

corrosion in rear brake pipes

exhaust system very rusty

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear exhaust mounting rubber in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2008 116,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

O/S wiper blade split at end.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 107,603 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 107,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 86,117 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 86,117 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 OUB is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB registered?

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

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