2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DU08 JYD
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 83,812 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DU08 JYD Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2018
- 83,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU08 JYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (DU08 JYD) between March 2011 and March 2018.
The record contains 7 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DU08 JYD Mileage History
- 11/03/201120,966 mi
- 27/09/201237,064 mi+16,098 mi
- 05/10/201348,954 mi+11,890 mi
- 26/09/201458,726 mi+9,772 mi
- 31/10/201566,156 mi+7,430 mi
- 22/10/201673,584 mi+7,428 mi
- 26/03/201883,812 mi+10,228 mi
Average of roughly 8,925 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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