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AX16 APZ

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,806 mi
Last recorded62,806 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 APZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 62,806 miles

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2026 62,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2025 59,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 59,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

coolant expansion bottle empty

Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 54,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 49,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jul 2023 49,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2022 45,227 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 45,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 41,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,993 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 37,992 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 26,260 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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AX16 APZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 47,688 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 AX16 APZ, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AX16 APZ registered?

AX16 APZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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