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AA08 BMV

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 BMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 111,287 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear ligfht unit water ingress

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s, pitted/scoured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 109,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,676 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 106,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,659 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 103,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,879 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 102,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 988,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 98,831 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,956 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,204 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 77,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jun 2013 54,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,728 miles

o/s/r disc slightly scored

rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats not being fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 30,723 miles

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

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

o/s/r disc slightly scored

rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats not being fitted

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 BMV is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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