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DG63 VAU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,563 mi
Last recorded37,563 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 37,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 31,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it joins flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger door and wheel arch damaged.

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 31,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On the dashboard. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it joins flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger door and wheel arch damaged.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 27,533 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside rear door and arch

Fail 1 Sep 2022 27,359 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside rear door and arch

Pass 27 Aug 2021 22,329 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 22,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 19,613 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 19,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 14,209 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 14,209 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 11,277 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 8,462 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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DG63 VAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG63 VAU, 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 DG63 VAU registered?

DG63 VAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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