2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DN08 BHL
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2008. Recorded mileage 146,157 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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DN08 BHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 146,157 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.
DN08 BHL 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 (DN08 BHL) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DN08 BHL Mileage History
- 18/03/2022130,267 mi
- 25/03/2023136,884 mi+6,617 mi
- 25/03/2024141,847 mi+4,963 mi
- 26/03/2024141,847 mi
- 17/03/2025146,157 mi+4,310 mi
Average of roughly 5,300 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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