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DY02 VLE

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,716 mi
Last recorded162,716 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 VLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 162,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear leaf spring mount/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear leaf spring mount/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 156,811 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear valance corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis has corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2014 147,881 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 136,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,647 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis rusted

Fail 18 Feb 2009 89,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip on winscreen

underside very rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2007 87,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 87,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

small chip o/s screen

Pass 29 Nov 2006 123,491 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 123,481 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 98,982 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 98,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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DY02 VLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY02 VLE, 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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DY02 VLE is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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