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AU56 OXM

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,599 mi
Last recorded154,599 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 154,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 154,594 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 149,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 148,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 142,613 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 142,613 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 137,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 131,284 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 124,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 119,976 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,547 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 29 Aug 2017 114,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 10 Apr 2017 114,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

boot wont open from outside

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,922 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 88,856 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,073 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 76,007 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,266 miles

O/S/R tyre cracked on inside on tyre wall

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,286 miles

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

all discs 4 have wear lipped and scored

near side front tyre has cut on side-wall not showing cords

seats 5 & 6 not in place at M O T

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all discs have wear and scoreing

seats 5 and 6 not in place at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,860 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S/F foglight insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2009 36,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

N/S/R tyre has a deep cut in the tread but cords not showing

O/S/F foglight insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OXM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,998cc 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 AU56 OXM, 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 OXM is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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