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AU06 OBS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,734 mi
Last recorded137,734 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 OBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 137,734 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

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

Rear fuel tank mount area slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,240 miles

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

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

n/s steering arm slight play in joint

stone chip in n/s windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2015 123,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s steering arm slight play in joint

stone chip in n/s windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r light misting light output ok

slight play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,884 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,884 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,551 miles

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

There is slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,357 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,357 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,742 miles

The O/S/R seat belt cannot be checked due to baby seat being fitted.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,742 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)

The O/S/R seat belt cannot be checked due to baby seat being fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,577 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 37,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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AU06 OBS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU06 OBS, 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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AU06 OBS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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