2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DY11 DHG
2011 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 123,112 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY11 DHG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 123,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY11 DHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Zafira (DY11 DHG) between January 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
DY11 DHG Mileage History
- 17/01/201431,364 mi
- 21/01/201540,667 mi+9,303 mi
- 09/09/201543,811 mi+3,144 mi
- 05/09/201655,485 mi+11,674 mi
- 06/09/201767,732 mi+12,247 mi
- 10/08/201879,655 mi+11,923 mi
- 11/09/201986,837 mi+7,182 mi
- 08/09/202090,895 mi+4,058 mi
- 08/09/202196,179 mi+5,284 mi
- 06/09/2022101,905 mi+5,726 mi
- 05/09/2023108,607 mi+6,702 mi
- 10/09/2024113,469 mi+4,862 mi
- 12/08/2025116,971 mi+3,502 mi
- 12/08/2025116,971 mi
- 17/08/2026123,112 mi+6,141 mi
Average of roughly 7,293 miles per year across 15 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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