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AO56 OUE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,420 mi
Last recorded106,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 OUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 106,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 104,676 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,132 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 100,132 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,216 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 93,215 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 88,783 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,163 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 85,120 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint and possibly front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,032 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Front exhaust flexi-joint loose

Front tyre sidewalls starting to crack slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both inner steering rack end joints have slight play

nearside wiper judders across screen

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,035 miles

SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON INNER EDGE REAR DISCS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,999 miles

O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM / N/S/F TYRE 3MM / REAR TYRES 2,8MM X PERRISHING IN TREAD BAD

SLIGHT LIP CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS

Fail 28 Aug 2013 47,996 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM / N/S/F TYRE 3MM / REAR TYRES 2,8MM X PERRISHING IN TREAD BAD

SLIGHT LIP CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,872 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs heavily pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,298 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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AO56 OUE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO56 OUE, 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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AO56 OUE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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