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AA08 ALO

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,476 mi
Last recorded127,476 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ALO
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 127,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 127,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 119,953 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 119,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,725 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,774 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 105,774 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,007 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 77,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 70,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,548 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 52,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres have low tread to inner edges

Pass 29 May 2014 45,942 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,975 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 38,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 32,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 32,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2011 24,150 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 ALO is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AA08 ALO, 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 ALO is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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