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N522 VNU

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,445 mi
Last recorded66,445 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 VNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 66,445 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 62,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 58,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 57,430 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 57,430 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,868 miles

general chassis corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 54,961 miles

general corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2016 53,401 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,790 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,043 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 46,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,878 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 41,636 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 39,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 32,660 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,772 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 29,772 miles

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

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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N522 VNU is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 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 N522 VNU, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N522 VNU registered?

N522 VNU is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N522 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 VNU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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