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A18 GJB

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,569 mi
Last recorded42,569 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 42,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 35,981 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 35,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2023 28,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,295 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 23,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 19,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 12,416 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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A18 GJB is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 47,688 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 GJB, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 GJB registered?

A18 GJB is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 September 2016.

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