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AA08 AZU

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,516 mi
Last recorded151,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 151,516 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top[ mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 151,516 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top[ mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 143,039 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamps are going cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front middle mountings are getting rusty on frame and body. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is on 3mm and slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/s & O/s outer sill panels are rusty but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect boot floor and all of the rear seats and belts due to customers belongings.

Pass 20 Jun 2024 136,045 miles

Centre and rear silencer is extremely rusty.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s & O/s front lower arm rear bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill panels are rusty but not weakened enough to hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 136,045 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Is broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre and rear silencer is extremely rusty.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s & O/s front lower arm rear bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill panels are rusty but not weakened enough to hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 131,609 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked seats folded

cat heat shield slightly insecure

coolant low

Fail 9 Jun 2023 131,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear 3rd row seat belts not checked seats folded

cat heat shield slightly insecure

coolant low

Pass 9 Jun 2022 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 116,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge and smooth

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,650 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 91,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,784 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,430 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 63,472 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 63,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 57,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres are slightly perished

no spare wheel

rear heat shield is loose

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,660 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,815 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 31,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 AZU is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AZU, 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 AZU is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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