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AA08 BCF

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 BCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 99,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 96,047 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 94,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 92,444 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 90,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Apr 2020 89,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 89,715 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 85,150 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,571 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,571 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 72,410 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 72,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 65,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 58,355 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 58,355 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 49,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 41,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 33,753 miles

nsr tyre cracking

slight leak on rear shockers

Pass 12 May 2011 26,961 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 26,961 miles

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

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 BCF is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF registered?

AA08 BCF is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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