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AP06 BXS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

261,570 mi
Last recorded261,570 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 BXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 261,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 261,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 243,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 203,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 184,930 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 182,300 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 167,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2019 167,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 151,894 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak back of engine area ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 151,894 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak back of engine area ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 137,734 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 137,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,339 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 124,339 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear nearside seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 104,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear nearside seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 81,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,194 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 79,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,871 miles

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge,worn close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,401 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt reciever cover broken/taped up

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,300 miles

front wiper blades smearing

n/s/r tyre worn un-evenly on inner edge

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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AP06 BXS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP06 BXS, 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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AP06 BXS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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