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AP06 OBC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,167 mi
Last recorded145,167 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 OBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,167 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 145,167 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 134,666 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 125,418 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2017 125,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,404 miles

Offside Rear SEAT BELT STALK

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 27 Oct 2016 107,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear SEAT BELT STALK

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 15 Oct 2016 117,375 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pedal anti slip worn

n/s/r tyre perished and has cuts in side wall

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,196 miles

Nearside Front STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Offside Front Inner STEERING RACK JOINT A LOT OF PLAY

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load CENTRE ROW SEAT BELT STORK COVER BROKEN (5.2.4a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 107,194 miles

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

Nearside Front STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Offside Front Inner STEERING RACK JOINT A LOT OF PLAY

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load CENTRE ROW SEAT BELT STORK COVER BROKEN (5.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded and heat shield loose

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge / very deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

engine mamagement light on

o/s/r tyre badly perished

rearmost seats under floor covering

slight leak exhaust system

Fail 6 Aug 2013 83,501 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)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

engine mamagement light on

o/s/r tyre badly perished

rearmost seats under floor covering

slight leak exhaust system

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fluid leak past o/s/r shock absorber.

play in both steering rack arm joints.

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

washers poor aim.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 66,343 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fluid leak past o/s/r shock absorber.

play in both steering rack arm joints.

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

washers poor aim.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,682 miles

child seats fitted in the rear unable to check adult belts properly

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

offside front tyre worn off on inner edge close to limit

Fail 24 Nov 2010 53,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

child seats fitted in the rear unable to check adult belts properly

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

offside front tyre worn off on inner edge close to limit

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,670 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,318 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)

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

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

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 OBC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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