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AA08 AKJ

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,309 mi
Last recorded103,309 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 AKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrode on inner face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper rubber torn off but still clearing screen (aero)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material factory fit type brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear park brake effort very low compared to offside

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material factory fit type brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

impact damage to rear

item removed from drivers view at start of test

power steering stiff but still operating

towbar wiring has been cut no trailer wiring socket fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2019 103,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety leaking brake fluid at flexi banjo to caliper joint (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrode on inner face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper rubber torn off but still clearing screen (aero)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material factory fit type brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear park brake effort very low compared to offside

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material factory fit type brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

item removed from drivers view at start of test

power steering stiff but still operating

towbar wiring has been cut no trailer wiring socket fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,993 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,803 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,374 miles

steering arms slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,006 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 66,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepping in tread ? [possible road noise ]

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,584 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 AKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AKJ, 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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AA08 AKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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