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A5 UFT

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,929 miles

Front brake disc o/s corroded

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,318 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 82,313 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 77,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,037 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,174 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 57,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 50,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 50,294 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,746 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 36,353 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,353 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,367 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 29,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 23,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,457 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,497 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,696 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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A5 UFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 A5 UFT, 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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What year was A5 UFT registered?

A5 UFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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