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SO51 AUT

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,034 mi
Last recorded60,034 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 AUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,034 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front one of the two ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,963 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,924 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,000 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 45,000 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 41,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 41,960 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,640 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,002 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,484 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 27,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,391 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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SO51 AUT is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO51 AUT, 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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SO51 AUT is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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