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AU56 YML

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,297 mi
Last recorded160,297 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 YML
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 160,297 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2025 160,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024 154,400 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2023 141,703 miles

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear lamp slight cracks

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2022 137,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 127,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 127,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2020 117,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,166 miles

Front Inner both inner steering joints has slight play

Front exhaust flexi fractured/loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 94,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner both inner steering joints has slight play

Front exhaust flexi fractured/loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the edges and wearing close to failure limit

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the edges and wearing close to failure limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 85,910 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the edges and wearing close to failure limit

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the edges and wearing close to failure limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,231 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)

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 79,231 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,717 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 69,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

more than one child seat fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,831 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges (advise replacement)

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 YML is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YML, 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 YML is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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