2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · DU08 RPZ
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 162,455 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU08 RPZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2024
- 162,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU08 RPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (DU08 RPZ) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DU08 RPZ Mileage History
- 08/09/2022147,012 mi
- 08/09/2023154,856 mi+7,844 mi
- 20/09/2023154,977 mi+121 mi
- 18/09/2024162,455 mi+7,478 mi
Average of roughly 7,612 miles per year across 4 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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