2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · WU08 OYL
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 96,135 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WU08 OYL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2023
- 96,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU08 OYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (WU08 OYL) between February 2011 and February 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WU08 OYL Mileage History
- 26/02/201116,863 mi
- 24/02/201222,582 mi+5,719 mi
- 27/02/201327,904 mi+5,322 mi
- 20/02/201433,937 mi+6,033 mi
- 20/02/201540,008 mi+6,071 mi
- 20/02/201540,016 mi+8 mi
- 02/03/201645,707 mi+5,691 mi
- 02/03/201645,717 mi+10 mi
- 22/02/201750,843 mi+5,126 mi
- 23/02/201750,854 mi+11 mi
- 21/02/201855,909 mi+5,055 mi
- 21/02/201855,912 mi+3 mi
- 23/01/201958,711 mi+2,799 mi
- 17/03/202073,836 mi+15,125 mi
- 17/03/202073,845 mi+9 mi
- 06/04/202184,405 mi+10,560 mi
- 07/04/202184,458 mi+53 mi
- 05/02/202291,304 mi+6,846 mi
- 14/02/202396,120 mi+4,816 mi
- 20/02/202396,135 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 6,615 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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