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AO56 XRB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,844 mi
Last recorded139,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 135,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 135,405 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 130,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 130,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 125,384 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all passenger headrests removed at time of test

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2021 118,909 miles

Offside Front condition of head light lens

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,851 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,861 miles

play in nearside front suspension arm, rear bush

play in nearside inner track rod joint

play in offside inner track rod joint

Fail 8 Mar 2019 108,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

play in nearside front suspension arm, rear bush

play in nearside inner track rod joint

play in offside inner track rod joint

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,988 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

play in both track rod inner joints

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,993 miles

Play in inner track rod joints

Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,993 miles

Play in inner track rod joints

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,645 miles

slight play in track rod inner joints

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,710 miles

offside front spring broken

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,567 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 XRB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XRB, 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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What year was AO56 XRB registered?

AO56 XRB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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