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AO56 TBX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,838 mi
Last recorded137,838 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 137,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolts missing (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,972 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 132,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 126,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has slight damage ... suspect side wall repair

Oil leak ()

Rear shock absorbers worn and soft in operation

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 126,192 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has slight damage ... suspect side wall repair

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear shock absorbers worn and soft in operation

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres perished

rear offside and rear center seat belt buckle cases missing

steering lock inoperative engine imobilised by other means ie chipped key

Fail 10 Jul 2015 113,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres perished

rear offside and rear center seat belt buckle cases missing

steering lock inoperative engine imobilised by other means ie chipped key

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear and rearmost seat belt buckle surround missing

offside rear trailing arm bush worn

Fail 3 Jul 2014 112,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear and rearmost seat belt buckle surround missing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,073 miles

Oil leak

exhaust middle box has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2013 98,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 88,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,175 miles

2 Seat Belt buckles have plastic casing missing

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 76,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 Seat Belt buckles have plastic casing missing

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,374 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s/r seat belt buckle outer casings missing

heat shield loose

spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,374 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s/r seat belt buckle outer casings missing

heat shield loose

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,111 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)

middle row of seats off side seat buckle cover missing

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 TBX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TBX, 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 TBX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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