2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · AB08 YNW
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 129,760 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB08 YNW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 129,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 YNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (AB08 YNW) between June 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
AB08 YNW Mileage History
- 17/06/201129,247 mi
- 17/06/201129,247 mi
- 29/01/201343,487 mi+14,240 mi
- 24/01/201453,702 mi+10,215 mi
- 19/06/201457,259 mi+3,557 mi
- 19/06/201457,259 mi
- 28/04/201567,666 mi+10,407 mi
- 21/07/201672,851 mi+5,185 mi
- 20/07/201781,117 mi+8,266 mi
- 26/07/201781,306 mi+189 mi
- 25/07/201890,320 mi+9,014 mi
- 25/07/201890,320 mi
- 04/07/201996,346 mi+6,026 mi
- 04/07/201996,347 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/2021102,585 mi+6,238 mi
- 21/01/2021102,585 mi
- 18/01/2022106,280 mi+3,695 mi
- 27/01/2023112,675 mi+6,395 mi
- 30/01/2023112,695 mi+20 mi
- 24/01/2024119,718 mi+7,023 mi
- 30/01/2025125,189 mi+5,471 mi
- 31/01/2025125,189 mi
- 27/01/2026129,760 mi+4,571 mi
- 28/01/2026129,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,876 miles per year across 24 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: Average
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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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