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GV51 GDJ

2002 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,720 mi
Last recorded65,720 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 65,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 65,409 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,609 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,707 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,386 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened reare bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres slightly perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,206 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,050 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,919 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,092 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,946 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,114 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,591 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,088 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,214 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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GV51 GDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV51 GDJ, 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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GV51 GDJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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