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AA08 AOD

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,740 mi
Last recorded143,740 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 143,740 miles

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

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

front sub frame mounts corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2025 143,736 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front sub frame mounts corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 134,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 134,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 114,105 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 114,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,822 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 93,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,160 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 75,158 miles

Front Emissions not tested EXHAUST BAD LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,135 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads and outer edge started to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge started to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 2 mm and badly mist shaped to and tyre started to crack as well. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside axle bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 35,207 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 34,899 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Fail 22 May 2017 34,899 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 25 May 2016 32,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 29,793 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 29,793 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,181 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 24,041 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 24,041 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 May 2012 21,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,020 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 AOD is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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