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AU56 OVT

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,571 mi
Last recorded128,571 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 122,344 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inside edge

both front tyres slight wear on inside edge

corrosion on exhaust front end

small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2018 114,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 114,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,288 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

baby seat fitted to rear

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2017 111,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

baby seat fitted to rear

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,243 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

front exhaust slight leak

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,053 miles

front exhaust slight leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,880 miles

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

play in inner steering joints

Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear 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)

play in inner steering joints

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2009 52,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both steering arms

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 OVT is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVT, 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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AU56 OVT is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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