2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · AR07 AOB

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state but exhibits a trend of deferred maintenance on aging mechanical components. While it passed the July 2025 test at 83,252 miles, the record reveals a high volume of advisories that were previously failures in May 2025. The persistence of issues such as the steering rack inner joint play, worn suspension arm bushes, and non-excessive oil leaks suggests that the owner addresses only the minimum repairs required to pass the annual test rather than performing preventative care. The mileage profile is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. This low usage explains the relatively low engine wear, but there is a significant gap in data between November 2023 and May 2025, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in eighteen months. This intermittent usage pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perishing on the offside rear tyre and the misting shock absorbers noted in the recent 2025 records. A prospective buyer must scrutinise the steering and suspension systems, as play in the steering rack inner joints has been a recurring fault since 2021. The braking system also requires attention, with pitted and scored discs on both axles and a parking brake efficiency that only recently met the legal threshold. Additionally, the ongoing oil leak and the reported ABS fault from the 2025 failure require a physical inspection to ensure they are not developing into more significant mechanical failures. The misting on the rear shock absorbers indicates they are nearing the end of their functional life and will likely require replacement soon.