Vauxhall Brava MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Brava. Check any Brava by registration number below.

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72.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.4%

vs Vauxhall Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Brava — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Brava has an average MOT pass rate of 72.6%, which is 9.4 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Brava on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Brava for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Brava, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Brava performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 55 vehicles

61.8%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

35.5%

2001

Based on 154 vehicles

70.1%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

12.3%

Retest Rate

13.6%

2000

Based on 121 vehicles

69.4%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

26.1%

1999

Based on 185 vehicles

76.8%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

15.6%

1998

Based on 187 vehicles

63.6%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

22.4%

1997

Based on 156 vehicles

78.2%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.3%

1996

Based on 56 vehicles

80.4%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

19.0%

1995

Based on 40 vehicles

70.0%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

13.3%

1994

Based on 32 vehicles

71.9%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

8.3%

1993

Based on 39 vehicles

84.6%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.3%

0

Based on 454 vehicles

71.6%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Brava

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

10.7%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

6.5%

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

6.4%

Vauxhall Brava Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

14.5%

Front Offside

9.1%

Offside

7.3%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Brava

Vauxhall Brava — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Brava MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Brava?

The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Brava is 72.6% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Brava?

The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Brava are: Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (10.7%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (6.5%), An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (6.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Vauxhall Brava reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 72.6%, the Vauxhall Brava is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Brava?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Brava?

Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Brava: 116,059 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Brava to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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