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AO56 YLW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,766 mi
Last recorded78,766 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 78,766 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 78,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 75,758 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 75,758 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,524 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 72,524 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,057 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen slight crack on central screen

Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,629 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,953 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating

steering rack seepage

Fail 12 Sep 2020 66,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating

steering rack seepage

Pass 20 Sep 2019 64,780 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 64,780 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,595 miles

side mirror broken

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,142 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,142 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 42,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 27,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,884 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 20,884 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,378 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 YLW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

AO56 YLW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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