2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · AM08 OJE
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2008. Recorded mileage 129,701 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 OJE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 129,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 OJE 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 (AM08 OJE) between May 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
AM08 OJE Mileage History
- 03/05/201140,469 mi
- 29/03/201250,036 mi+9,567 mi
- 04/03/201352,449 mi+2,413 mi
- 12/03/201456,505 mi+4,056 mi
- 19/03/201456,605 mi+100 mi
- 18/03/201559,140 mi+2,535 mi
- 25/03/201559,222 mi+82 mi
- 15/03/201662,006 mi+2,784 mi
- 17/03/201662,006 mi
- 27/03/201767,365 mi+5,359 mi
- 28/03/201767,365 mi
- 12/03/201869,820 mi+2,455 mi
- 19/03/201869,882 mi+62 mi
- 28/03/201973,201 mi+3,319 mi
- 28/03/201973,201 mi
- 06/04/202079,030 mi+5,829 mi
- 08/04/202079,030 mi
- 07/04/202185,037 mi+6,007 mi
- 07/04/202185,037 mi
- 07/04/202296,739 mi+11,702 mi
- 01/04/2023109,785 mi+13,046 mi
- 06/04/2024119,486 mi+9,701 mi
- 31/03/2025123,152 mi+3,666 mi
- 01/04/2026129,701 mi+6,549 mi
Average of roughly 5,984 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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