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AP06 EVG

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,743 mi
Last recorded134,743 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 EVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 134,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2023 134,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2022 123,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heat shield lose

Fail 30 May 2022 123,362 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heat shield lose

Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,602 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 119,601 miles

Windscreen wiper not working front (3.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,110 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft ; C.V Gaiter leaking grease at large end

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Steering ; Steering arms have slight play at inner joint , Nearside & Offside

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,681 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driveshaft ; Nearside front outer C.V. Gaiter leaking grease

Note ; Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber wearing smooth

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering ; Nearside & Offside steering arms have slight play at inner joint

Pass 5 Dec 2018 108,957 miles

Driveshafts ; Outer gaiter leaking grease , Nearside front

Note ; Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,641 miles

Drive shafts ; C.V. gaiter leaking grease , Nearside outer

Note ; Spare wheel carrier requires further tightening

Steering ; Steering arm has slight play at inner joint , Nearside & Offside

Tyres ; Tread low , close to limit , Nearside front areas at 2.0 mm , Offside front areas at 2.5 mm

Wheel trims , various other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,450 miles

Brakes ; Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 11 % , n/s lower performance

Driveshafts ; n/s outer c.v. gaiter leaking grease

Steering ; n/s steering arm has slight play at inner joint

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,690 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

engine spanner lamp on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

engine spanner lamp on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,971 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 16 Dec 2013 83,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 83,065 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,358 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,111 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing

front brake pad linings wearing down

Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,111 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing

front brake pad linings wearing down

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,370 miles

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

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

some play to ns inner steering rack joint

Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

some play to ns inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,147 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,580 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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AP06 EVG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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