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AF05 ODC

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ODC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 109,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 85,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 77,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint bothy sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Mudguard insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 77,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

EML ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint bothy sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Mudguard insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 73,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,219 miles

Exhaust backbox rubber support missing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust backbox rubber support missing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,472 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 65,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,164 miles

em lamp on!

front discs corroded

front pads wearing low

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

em lamp on!

front discs corroded

front pads wearing low

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,515 miles

front discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2012 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,021 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,807 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,363 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 36,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,534 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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AF05 ODC is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 76,124 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 AF05 ODC, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF05 ODC is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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