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AX16 LBU

2016 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,196 mi
Last recorded56,196 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Zafira47,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 LBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 56,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 46,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 43,402 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 43,402 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 41,011 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 41,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,239 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 31,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,584 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 LBU is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

AX16 LBU is a 2016 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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