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AA08 AJV

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,674 mi
Last recorded90,674 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 AJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 83,376 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 80,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 78,262 miles

Front flex part of exhaust worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber has fluid stains

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 78,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front flex part of exhaust worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber has fluid stains

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 74,699 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,425 miles

both front tyres wearing / worn on edge

rear brake pads low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2019 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 63,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,792 miles

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

o/s/r seatbelt buckle has plastic cover missing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,925 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r seatbelt stalk has outer casing missing but still operating as it should

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,835 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 38,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 9 May 2012 24,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 27,855 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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AA08 AJV is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 75,375 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 AA08 AJV, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 AJV registered?

AA08 AJV is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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