2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · NL08 CUO
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 130,614 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL08 CUO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2022
- 130,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL08 CUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (NL08 CUO) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2022 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NL08 CUO Mileage History
- 06/10/2022130,587 mi
- 14/10/2022130,614 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 1,265 miles per year across 2 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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