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AA08 AXY

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,379 mi
Last recorded146,379 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 146,379 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 146,378 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 144,832 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 142,519 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 135,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 131,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 95,440 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 86,868 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 75,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,300 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 63,300 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,376 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 37,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 AXY is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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