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DX02 OVK

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,668 mi
Last recorded133,668 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 133,668 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear sus component slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 131,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 125,516 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 125,511 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 118,096 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2008 106,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 139,997 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 139,993 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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 OVK is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVK, 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

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What year was DX02 OVK registered?

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

Is DX02 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 OVK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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