2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · DA57 VUE
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 115,779 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA57 VUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 115,779 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.
DA57 VUE 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 (DA57 VUE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DA57 VUE Mileage History
- 13/01/2023105,128 mi
- 11/01/2024110,425 mi+5,297 mi
- 16/01/2025114,285 mi+3,860 mi
- 17/01/2025114,285 mi
- 20/01/2026115,779 mi+1,494 mi
Average of roughly 3,527 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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