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A8 BDK

2011 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Zafira71,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 84,831 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 84,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 666,299 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 66,298 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 59,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,180 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 42,179 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

service inspection light on

Pass 3 May 2018 39,833 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 39,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28" (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 36,048 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 36,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/h (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 32,120 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 28,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,694 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 22,694 miles

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

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

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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A8 BDK is a 2011 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 71,831 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 A8 BDK, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 BDK registered?

A8 BDK is a 2011 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is A8 BDK safe to buy?

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