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AU56 PFA

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,889 mi
Last recorded156,889 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 PFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 156,889 miles

Both front inner track arms have slight play.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. SHOULD BE CHANGED. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 156,886 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner track arms have slight play.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. SHOULD BE CHANGED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 151,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears should be changed. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system slight blow, and missing one of 2 rear rubbers.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 144,197 miles

Both rear axle bushes have play/worn, and should be changed.

Rear discs light corrosion.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,278 miles

Play in steering rack arms.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 120,778 miles

Both front steering rack arms have play.

Slight knock felt/heard from n/s/r ?

Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,497 miles

Play in both front hubs. Poss steering rack arms?

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,225 miles

Play in both front steering rack inner arms.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,543 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear silencer corroded

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,831 miles

2 x chips in the windscreen

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,828 miles

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

2 x chips in the windscreen

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,527 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking in outer side walls.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,745 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 PFA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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