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AO06 VEK

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,022 mi
Last recorded97,022 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 66,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Oct 2021 58,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Both brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread below limit also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint before center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Damage to wheel arch, bumper and boot lid

Offside Front Headlamp has one broken bracket

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps have broken brackets

exhaust flexy damaged

rear seats folded away,belts etc not fully inspected

Fail 20 Oct 2020 54,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps have broken brackets

exhaust flexy damaged

rear seats folded away,belts etc not fully inspected

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,440 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth, tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 51,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several deep cuts in tyre. worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth, tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,581 miles

Far Rear seats not in place. Belts not checked

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,944 miles

atten n/s mirror glass

rear tyres perishing & worn inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,495 miles

Far rear seats not in use.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 38,495 miles

Far rear seats not in use.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seats not in place belts no checked

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,032 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside wing mirror deteriorated, providing no view to rear, but offside and centre mirrors ok

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,501 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear seats not up in place

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,946 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 25,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,996 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,782 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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AO06 VEK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO06 VEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO06 VEK is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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