Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv Cdti Eflx (2011)
2011 Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv Cdti Eflx
CarHunch analysed 185 real MOT records for the 2011 Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv Cdti Eflx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Zafira Exclusiv diesel is a reliability concern — its first-time pass rate of 46.6% is dramatically below the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly one in two fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
At a median mileage of 102,000 miles for a 13-year-old car, these vehicles are running relatively low, yet they still average 0.72 failures per test, suggesting mechanical wear is catching up fast. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the diesel engine and emissions systems, as that's where the MOT problems are clustering.
What to check before buying a 2011 Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv Cdti Eflx
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 181 | 45.8% | 0.71 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 4 | 79.9% | 1.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv Cdti Eflx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv Cdti Eflx vehicles fall between 84,007 and 118,638 miles.
2011 Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv Cdti Eflx — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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