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Vauxhall Brava

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,499 cc

S101 DCBMOT history

S101 DCB is a silver diesel Vauxhall Brava first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 209,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
209,360 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 DCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Brava
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 DCB was last recorded at 209,360 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,200 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,160 miles
Average per year
4,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,360 miles
  • 2024 – 207,200 miles
  • 2023 – 204,284 miles
  • 2022 – 201,426 miles
  • 2021 – 196,329 miles
  • 2020 – 193,137 miles
  • 2019 – 190,777 miles
  • 2018 – 187,826 miles
  • 2017 – 183,890 miles
  • 2016 – 179,711 miles
  • 2015 – 174,890 miles
  • 2014 – 170,860 miles
  • 2013 – 166,442 miles
  • 2012 – 161,778 miles
  • 2011 – 156,969 miles
  • 2010 – 152,641 miles
  • 2009 – 146,193 miles
  • 2008 – 139,115 miles
  • 2007 – 131,305 miles
  • 2006 – 124,109 miles
  • 2005 – 117,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,360 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,360 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    209,360 miles
    Test number
    283732593149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail209,360 miles (+2,160)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,360 miles
    Test number
    855979637056
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,200 miles (+40)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    207,200 miles
    Test number
    141460918473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail207,160 miles (+2,876)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,160 miles
    Test number
    175869311267
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass204,284 miles (+2,858)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    204,284 miles
    Test number
    623356747335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  6. Pass201,426 miles (+5,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    201,426 miles
    Test number
    533969144994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass196,329 miles (+3,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,329 miles
    Test number
    979354882012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass193,137 miles (+2,360)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    193,137 miles
    Test number
    381482266604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  9. Pass190,777 miles (+2,951)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,777 miles
    Test number
    509583397539
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass187,826 miles (+3,936)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    187,826 miles
    Test number
    736967972031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  11. Pass183,890 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    183,890 miles
    Test number
    623355334466
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  12. Pass179,711 miles (+4,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    179,711 miles
    Test number
    685064938586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass174,890 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    174,890 miles
    Test number
    187334257785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass170,860 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    170,860 miles
    Test number
    136436974207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass166,442 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    166,442 miles
    Test number
    929697773201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass161,778 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    161,778 miles
    Test number
    679880282264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass156,969 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    156,969 miles
    Test number
    358370261203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass152,641 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    152,641 miles
    Test number
    782467970293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass146,193 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    146,193 miles
    Test number
    362955679491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail146,121 miles (+7,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,121 miles
    Test number
    332588869264
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass139,115 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    139,115 miles
    Test number
    872812968245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass131,305 miles (+7,196)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    131,305 miles
    Test number
    150819767237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,109 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    124,109 miles
    Test number
    351852476458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass117,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    117,118 miles
    Test number
    872281075266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S101 DCB

Does S101 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S101 DCB is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S101 DCB?
The MOT on S101 DCB is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S101 DCB done?
S101 DCB was recorded at 209,360 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,583 miles a year.
Has S101 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 DCB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S101 DCB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S101 DCB find?
S101 DCB passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; nearside front vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 7 more.

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