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AO56 XFC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,896 mi
Last recorded108,896 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 108,896 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,162 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 105,162 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,671 miles

both front headlamps hazy

centre exhaust silencer blowing at joint

offside reg plate light not working

offside steering arm inner joint has play

Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive

front exhaust blowing

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

steering arm inner joint play on both sides

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 93,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,396 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,279 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing offshape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,541 miles

Both front wipers juddering

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre offshape +nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Rear tyre offshape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various body damage

Fail 27 Mar 2019 81,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front wipers juddering

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre offshape +nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Rear tyre offshape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various body damage

Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,104 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,633 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,665 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,700 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)

n/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,264 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 29,264 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 20,033 miles

brake discs starting to show signs of wear

Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,495 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

tcs light on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,208 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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AO56 XFC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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