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AO62 LUA

2012 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,856 mi
Last recorded156,856 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Zafira64,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 156,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 150,192 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 150,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 140,426 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,951 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,155 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,155 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,595 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Nov 2018 72,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,098 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,773 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 42,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,199 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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AO62 LUA is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,935 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 AO62 LUA, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO62 LUA is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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