2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · AU05 VTJ
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 141,216 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU05 VTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 141,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU05 VTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (AU05 VTJ) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AU05 VTJ Mileage History
- 17/02/2023128,579 mi
- 12/02/2024132,963 mi+4,384 mi
- 13/02/2025137,377 mi+4,414 mi
- 19/02/2026141,213 mi+3,836 mi
- 19/02/2026141,216 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,204 miles per year across 5 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
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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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