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AO06 VUW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,820 mi
Last recorded171,820 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 171,820 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating outer mesh broken off

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear low effort on hand brake

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 171,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth on edges cut in tread exposing cords 205/55zr16 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating outer mesh broken off

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear low effort on hand brake

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 171,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

boot doesnt open

Pass 30 May 2019 164,892 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Hand brake has low reading but meets mot criteria

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 163,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres,both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nothing removed from boot ,so rear seat belts no checked

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

Parking brake shows low reading on offside,but is sufficient for a pass

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides of vehicle ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 145,154 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Numerous passenger effects in rear of vehicle, so no full inspection of rear seat belts carried out

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake just within limit for a pass

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 126,090 miles

offside headlamp loose but not insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,448 miles

some damage to parking brake lever trim

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,277 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 73,276 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,500 miles

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 VUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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