2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · AF11 LZT

The Vauxhall Zafira presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 20 January 2026 at 102,031 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes from January 2023 through to January 2026 and no advisories logged at any stage. A single failure on 14 January 2026 at 101,896 miles stands as an anomaly, yet the record shows no defects cited and the vehicle passed six days later, indicating the issue was resolved or administrative. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The records show 86,196 miles in January 2023, rising to 92,472 in January 2024, 97,030 in January 2025, and 101,896 at the failed test in January 2026. That equates to roughly 5,000 to 5,900 miles per year, below the 6,802 average implied by the total. The clean sweep of passes with zero advisories suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and emissions within limits, though the sparse commentary gives little insight into underlying wear. The unexplained failure in January 2026 warrants a physical check of testable items the DVSA system may not have detailed. A buyer should inspect brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, confirm suspension bushes and coil springs show no corrosion or fatigue, and verify exhaust emissions against current limits. Structural integrity around sills and subframes should be examined for rust given the vehicle's age. Given the low annual use and clean record, the Zafira appears lightly stressed for its age. The January 2026 failure with no listed defect points to either a documentation error or a minor non-safety fault cleared before retest. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the absence of hidden corrosion or worn components not captured in the MOT data.