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AA08 BFF

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,019 mi
Last recorded124,019 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 120,077 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 120,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 116,977 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 116,977 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 114,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,972 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 104,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 99,187 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 89,109 miles

chips in front windscreen

Fail 1 May 2015 79,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre not exposing cords

engine management light staying on

Pass 1 May 2015 79,366 miles

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre not exposing cords

engine management light staying on

Pass 2 May 2014 68,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 58,081 miles

both rear tyres walls cracked and perished and at 2mm

engine management light staying on

Fail 8 May 2013 58,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both rear tyres walls cracked and perished and at 2mm

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 May 2012 47,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,219 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 BFF is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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