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SN02 HWY

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,551 mi
Last recorded95,551 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 HWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed under vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

signs of slight corrosion o/side undersill

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sign,s of slight corrosion o/side undersill

Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,664 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight sign,s of underbody corrosion

slightly soiled under vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,661 miles

heavily painted under vehicle

heavily welded under vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,224 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sign of slight underbody corrosion

soiled under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,747 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,759 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 72,709 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

off side head lamp dim

off side rear wheel nuts look wrong type for wheel

play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,231 miles

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

slight corrosion to n/s center to rear chassis

Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,232 miles

1.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing 2.pinhole in o/s front cv boot

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,077 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 49,077 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,796 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,796 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,672 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 28,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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SN02 HWY is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SN02 HWY, 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 SN02 HWY registered?

SN02 HWY is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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