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AD03 AUW

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,312 mi
Last recorded78,312 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,312 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,512 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2022 71,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats not tested

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,107 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats not tested

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,554 miles

Rear seats not tested

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,291 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 53,159 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear seats not tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre section front exhaust hangers corroded.

minor cracks front tyres.

rear back box joint corroded slightly.

Pass 19 Apr 2014 45,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not tested

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not tested

Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,759 miles

Lower oil pressure wire adrift/broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack slightly notchy.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres 2-3mm.

Pass 14 May 2011 31,572 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 15,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2007 13,436 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 13,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,143 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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AD03 AUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 78,904 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 AD03 AUW, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD03 AUW registered?

AD03 AUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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