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AU56 OPJ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,997 mi
Last recorded156,997 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 156,997 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 156,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2019 149,384 miles

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

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

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

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

play in both inner steering arms

slight blow from front flexi

Pass 14 Sep 2018 129,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 129,142 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill/step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 108,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill/step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,368 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,259 miles

both rear tyres perished

ns mirror cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,147 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,320 miles

nearside rear view mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,555 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,870 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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AU56 OPJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU56 OPJ, 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 AU56 OPJ registered?

AU56 OPJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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