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AA08 AMK

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 AMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 98,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 89,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 81,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blow [flexi]

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre and offside centre seat belt stalks damaged but functional

rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre and offside centre seat belt stalks damaged but functional

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,656 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 AMK is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AMK, 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 AMK is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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