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AV13 SHJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,386 mi
Last recorded90,386 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 SHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,386 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 90,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,356 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,245 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 58,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 58,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 48,720 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 36,929 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 36,927 miles

Brake performance not tested Not Tested Due To Rear Disc's + Pads (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR DISC'S Corroded On Inside Resulting In Reduced Braking Surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear Pads Below 1.5 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,434 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,847 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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AV13 SHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 AV13 SHJ, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV13 SHJ registered?

AV13 SHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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