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AE18 VRD

2018 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,622 mi
Last recorded41,622 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Zafira36,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 41,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 36,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 36,770 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick unable to test rear brakes (parking brake and rear service brake) due to pad remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 25,088 miles

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

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

Rear seats not tested

Tyre slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 25,008 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear seats not tested

Tyre slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 18,545 miles

Rear seats not tested

Tyre slightly damaged All X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 14,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats not tested

Pass 8 Mar 2021 11,499 miles

Rear seats not tested

Fail 8 Mar 2021 11,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear seats not tested

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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AE18 VRD is a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,339 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 AE18 VRD, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE18 VRD registered?

AE18 VRD is a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is AE18 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 VRD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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