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AF05 VAH

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

185,781 mi
Last recorded185,781 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 185,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 181,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 174,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 168,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 163,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 155,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 118,045 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 108,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR brake is holding on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,765 miles

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

n/s centre row seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,765 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s centre row seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,805 miles

cover broken off nearside second row seat belt catch

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,816 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle surround broken

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,847 miles

front tyres on 2.5mm.

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

rear indicator bulbs going white.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,932 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 VAH is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AF05 VAH, 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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What year was AF05 VAH registered?

AF05 VAH is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AF05 VAH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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