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DV63 OTJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,475 mi
Last recorded161,475 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 OTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 161,475 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 153,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2024 153,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2023 150,322 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bot exhaust clamps securing bolts deteriorated

both rear axle bushes slightly worn/deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2023 150,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bot exhaust clamps securing bolts deteriorated

both rear axle bushes slightly worn/deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,648 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,126 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 101,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,621 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,052 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS & SCRATCHS (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 84,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS & SCRATCHS (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,234 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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DV63 OTJ is a 2013 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 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 DV63 OTJ, 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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DV63 OTJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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