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AA08 AZL

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,916 mi
Last recorded145,916 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 145,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low 3m

Fail 14 May 2025 145,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low 3m

Pass 14 May 2024 141,585 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Fail 10 May 2024 141,585 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2023 136,768 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc inner edge pitted

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 10 May 2023 136,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner brake disc inner edge pitted

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated (rattling)

Pass 5 May 2022 131,291 miles

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

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 27 Mar 2021 126,526 miles

Front misting of oil

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,381 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 114,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DO NOT DRIVE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 99,664 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 99,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 84,722 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 69,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2016 54,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 39,977 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,161 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge feathering

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing and inner edge wearing

Pass 3 May 2013 30,947 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,672 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,739 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 AZL is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AZL, 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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What year was AA08 AZL registered?

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

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