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Vauxhall Zafira

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

S8 AHTMOT history

S8 AHT is a black petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 9 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

S8 AHT black Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2025
Mileage
118,736 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 AHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 AHT was last recorded at 118,736 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,734 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,736 miles
  • 2023 – 113,995 miles
  • 2022 – 110,906 miles
  • 2021 – 106,365 miles
  • 2020 – 100,465 miles
  • 2019 – 85,775 miles
  • 2018 – 71,646 miles
  • 2017 – 66,215 miles
  • 2016 – 61,216 miles
  • 2015 – 55,892 miles
  • 2014 – 49,675 miles
  • 2013 – 45,127 miles
  • 2011 – 32,575 miles
  • 2010 – 24,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,736 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Mirror casing missing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,736 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,736 miles
    Test number
    316444292027
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail118,734 miles (+4,739)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    587562300637
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil leak engine noisy under aceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine everywhere underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,995 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    447240505175
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,965 miles (+3,059)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    120995698779
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,906 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,906 miles
    Test number
    862525071079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror casing missing

  6. Fail110,096 miles (+3,731)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    296274483102
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror casing missing

  7. Pass106,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    823565229938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror casing missing

  8. Fail106,365 miles (+5,900)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    383657959540
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror casing missing

  9. Pass100,465 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,465 miles
    Test number
    149600384197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail100,454 miles (+14,679)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,454 miles
    Test number
    165762135392
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,775 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    342600302635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,432 miles (+13,786)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    212977125921
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle cant be opened from outside either (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  13. Pass71,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    703392667113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,646 miles (+5,431)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    725998782557
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass66,215 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    892928086459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,216 miles (+5,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,216 miles
    Test number
    858312136085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,892 miles
    Test number
    307966625273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,892 miles (+6,217)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,892 miles
    Test number
    585686425212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,675 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    385530204235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,666 miles (+4,539)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,666 miles
    Test number
    819038094145
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass45,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,127 miles
    Test number
    635708103197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,127 miles (+12,552)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,127 miles
    Test number
    566637703177
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass32,575 miles (+8,500)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,575 miles
    Test number
    416140051329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,075 miles
    Test number
    392288430346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,046 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,046 miles
    Test number
    403068330395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 AHT

Does S8 AHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 AHT expired on 17 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 AHT?
The MOT on S8 AHT expired on 17 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 AHT done?
S8 AHT was recorded at 118,736 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 6,914 miles a year.
Has S8 AHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 AHT has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 AHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S8 AHT find?
S8 AHT passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges; rear exhaust mounting defective; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished.

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