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W857 VBD

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,590 mi
Last recorded122,590 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 VBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,590 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 122,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 122,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 121,847 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 121,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 120,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,004 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Centre inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Centre inner sill has corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2018 118,414 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Centre inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Centre inner sill has corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,424 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2016 113,650 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 106,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,180 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 92,618 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 83,564 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 699,958 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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W857 VBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 94,941 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 W857 VBD, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W857 VBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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