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DY02 VSV

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,244 mi
Last recorded154,244 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 VSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 154,244 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 154,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 150,619 miles

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

sligh tleak from nsr half shaft seal

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Jan 2014 147,669 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight binding to osr brake

Fail 16 Jan 2014 147,667 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

slight binding to osr brake

Pass 3 Sep 2012 145,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 145,954 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 144,864 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Nearside rear lamp cluster damged/cracked

Offside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Offside rear brake drum ovalated causing brake effort fluctuation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

STRONG ADVISE Fluid leak around nearside rear brake drum. Possibly a leak from the rear axle seal or potentially a leak from the brake wheel cylinder STRONG ADVISE

Slight gearbox oil leak

Underside of vehicle muddly. Brake pipes not fully inspected

Fail 24 Aug 2011 144,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Nearside rear lamp cluster damged/cracked

Offside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Offside rear brake drum ovalated causing brake effort fluctuation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

STRONG ADVISE Fluid leak around nearside rear brake drum. Possibly a leak from the rear axle seal or potentially a leak from the brake wheel cylinder STRONG ADVISE

Slight gearbox oil leak

Underside of vehicle muddly. Brake pipes not fully inspected

Pass 3 Aug 2010 144,864 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 144,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 138,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 132,344 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 128,977 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 128,977 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 128,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 117,673 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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DY02 VSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DY02 VSV, 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 DY02 VSV registered?

DY02 VSV is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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