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AU56 PXA

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,964 mi
Last recorded152,964 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 PXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 152,964 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides outer ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear 7 seat seat belt lock plastic base missing

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

front exh pipe flexy support webbing missing

Fail 25 Jul 2018 152,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate and rectify (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen also bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen also bulb not fitted properly and internal deflector missing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides outer ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear 7 seat seat belt lock plastic base missing

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

front exh pipe flexy support webbing missing

Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s rear ()

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both wiper blades slight smear

front exhaust flexy joint poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2016 137,811 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door shut (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door shut (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust flexi-pipe poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2015 130,550 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 130,550 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 108,123 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 108,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,816 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 93,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,336 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 PXA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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