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2 TAU

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,913 mi
Last recorded43,913 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 TAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,913 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 41,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 38,818 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,995 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 29,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 27,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,327 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 16,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,490 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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2 TAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,935 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2 TAU registered?

2 TAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is 2 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 TAU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2 TAU have outstanding finance?

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