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2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,789 mi
Last recorded156,789 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 156,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 156,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,950 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 149,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 143,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 136,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,038 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 129,038 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,252 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 124,252 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 109,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 99,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 77,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 77,881 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 67,802 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear to inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,399 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2012 40,399 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 May 2011 31,945 miles

brake warning light on

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

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 BHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BHK, 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 BHK is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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