2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · AU08 SOA
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 129,669 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU08 SOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2023
- 129,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU08 SOA 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 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (AU08 SOA) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AU08 SOA Mileage History
- 15/12/2021123,723 mi
- 15/12/2021123,723 mi
- 21/12/2022123,749 mi+26 mi
- 15/12/2023129,607 mi+5,858 mi
- 18/12/2023129,669 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 2,963 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: Below 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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