2012 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · AU57 RJR
2012 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 89,661 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU57 RJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 89,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AU57 RJR 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 2012 Vauxhall Zafira (AU57 RJR) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AU57 RJR Mileage History
- 13/06/202275,114 mi
- 21/06/202379,622 mi+4,508 mi
- 23/06/202379,637 mi+15 mi
- 25/06/202484,904 mi+5,267 mi
- 19/06/202589,661 mi+4,757 mi
Average of roughly 4,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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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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