2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DY08 LXS
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 171,059 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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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DY08 LXS Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2016
- 171,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY08 LXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (DY08 LXS) between March 2011 and March 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
DY08 LXS Mileage History
- 10/03/201173,405 mi
- 15/03/201173,916 mi+511 mi
- 02/03/201289,343 mi+15,427 mi
- 01/03/201393,383 mi+4,040 mi
- 27/03/201393,543 mi+160 mi
- 22/03/2014122,253 mi+28,710 mi
- 30/03/2015150,573 mi+28,320 mi
- 24/03/2016171,029 mi+20,456 mi
- 24/03/2016171,059 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 19,373 miles per year across 9 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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