2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · LO08 DYH
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 82,044 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 DYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 82,044 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.
LO08 DYH 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 (LO08 DYH) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LO08 DYH Mileage History
- 24/03/202265,631 mi
- 22/03/202371,068 mi+5,437 mi
- 19/01/202477,529 mi+6,461 mi
- 22/01/202477,537 mi+8 mi
- 03/11/202582,044 mi+4,507 mi
Average of roughly 4,541 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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