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AA08 BDE

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,739 mi
Last recorded132,739 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 132,739 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 132,725 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged No cover (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit has water ingress

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,897 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers Missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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 On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 124,897 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers Missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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 On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,678 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,029 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded at joins

Fail 14 Oct 2020 107,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear seat belt buckle casing missing

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield at rear likely to come detached

exhaust system corroded at joins

Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,612 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 98,612 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,871 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,376 miles

condensation in o/s/r lamp

Fail 21 Oct 2016 72,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation in o/s/r lamp

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,211 miles

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 65,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs lipped.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,014 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres getting low.all about 3mm

both front tyres perrished.

both rear tyres perrished.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 39,552 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 39,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 32,103 miles

Pads front and rear low

Rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,103 miles

Pads front and rear low

Rear tyres starting to perish

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 BDE is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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