Vauxhall Eag[estatesman vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Eag[estatesman
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Eag[estatesman (82%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Eag[estatesman | Vauxhall Zafira |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 67,410 mi | 116,941 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 574,048 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Eag[estatesman
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)
Vauxhall Zafira
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Eag[estatesman (82%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall Eag[estatesman report Full Vauxhall Zafira report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.