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AC08 TAY

2011 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,986 mi
Last recorded99,986 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Zafira71,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 TAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 99,986 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,860 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,008 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 46,438 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 46,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 33,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,881 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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AC08 TAY is a 2011 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 71,831 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 AC08 TAY, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 TAY registered?

AC08 TAY is a 2011 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 July 2011.

Is AC08 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 TAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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