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A3 WCP

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,454 mi
Last recorded135,454 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 135,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 122,059 miles

EML illuminated

offside headlamp aim

Pass 12 Dec 2015 112,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 112,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & centre (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 103,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing on inner side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust pipes on joint deteriorated

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2015 103,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing on inner side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust pipes on joint deteriorated

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,352 miles

rear silencer corrosion deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,252 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front seat belt pretensioner flag deployed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front seat belt pretensioner flag deployed

Offside rear seatbelt not tested - child restraint fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2012 86,252 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front seat belt pretensioner flag deployed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front seat belt pretensioner flag deployed

Offside rear seatbelt not tested - child restraint fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,604 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit (195/65/15)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit (195/65/15)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,741 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 68,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 26 May 2006 36,213 miles

rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroding

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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A3 WCP is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 78,904 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 A3 WCP, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 WCP is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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