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Vauxhall Brava

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

S745 LVYMOT history

S745 LVY is a green diesel Vauxhall Brava first used on 25 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 45,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
45,207 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 LVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Brava
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 LVY was last recorded at 45,207 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,206 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,207 miles
  • 2025 – 45,203 miles
  • 2024 – 45,194 miles
  • 2023 – 45,157 miles
  • 2022 – 45,128 miles
  • 2020 – 45,087 miles
  • 2019 – 45,068 miles
  • 2018 – 45,024 miles
  • 2017 – 44,653 miles
  • 2016 – 44,344 miles
  • 2014 – 43,260 miles
  • 2013 – 39,919 miles
  • 2012 – 37,993 miles
  • 2011 – 36,237 miles
  • 2010 – 34,773 miles
  • 2009 – 33,040 miles
  • 2008 – 30,825 miles
  • 2007 – 28,950 miles
  • 2006 – 26,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,207 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker casing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shocker upper casing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front shocker upper casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both rear shocker upper casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear inner arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,207 miles (+1)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    45,207 miles
    Test number
    180372916441
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch holed
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shocker upper casing corroded

  2. Fail45,206 miles (+3)1 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    567789776837
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch holed
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shocker upper casing corroded

  3. Pass45,203 miles (+9)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,203 miles
    Test number
    425339910134
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker upper casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker upper casing corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  4. Pass45,194 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    45,194 miles
    Test number
    607982414832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker upper casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker upper casing corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  5. Fail45,194 miles (+37)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,194 miles
    Test number
    463371538503
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker upper casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker upper casing corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  6. Pass45,157 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,157 miles
    Test number
    135794322936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass45,128 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    204091971898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front panel by body mount corroded holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

  8. Fail45,128 miles (+41)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    216869431370
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front panel by body mount corroded holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

  9. Pass45,087 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,087 miles
    Test number
    510575433841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch holed corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front panel hole by front body mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch holed corroded by fuel filler neck
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass45,068 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,068 miles
    Test number
    744854429227
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass45,024 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,024 miles
    Test number
    854508644518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail45,024 miles (+147)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,024 miles
    Test number
    130065830833
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass44,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,877 miles
    Test number
    218813062001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,877 miles (+224)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,877 miles
    Test number
    162918611975
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

  15. Pass44,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    337953014986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,653 miles (+309)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    571400828753
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass44,344 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    908047159128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,260 miles (+1,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,260 miles
    Test number
    758588454307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass41,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    365818004092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,702 miles (+1,783)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    878258704089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass39,919 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,919 miles
    Test number
    915619903085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail39,904 miles (+1,911)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,904 miles
    Test number
    478317803094
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass37,993 miles (+1,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    787811012076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,237 miles
    Test number
    368618411002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,237 miles (+1,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,237 miles
    Test number
    105538311025
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass34,773 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    691408510017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,040 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    834400329074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,825 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,825 miles
    Test number
    541871618009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,950 miles (+2,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    664549707035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass26,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,111 miles
    Test number
    591271216031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S745 LVY

Does S745 LVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S745 LVY is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S745 LVY?
The MOT on S745 LVY is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S745 LVY done?
S745 LVY was recorded at 45,207 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 949 miles a year.
Has S745 LVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 LVY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S745 LVY 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 S745 LVY find?
S745 LVY passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 8 more.

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