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AV56 OLW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,013 mi
Last recorded93,013 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 93,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2024 89,888 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 81,767 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,545 miles

Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately both side (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 79,544 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately both side (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 76,107 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 69,134 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 63,518 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slight worn

Pass 11 Dec 2016 58,934 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,104 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 43,717 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,455 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 32,663 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2010 29,063 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2010 29,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 25,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,390 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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AV56 OLW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV56 OLW, 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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What year was AV56 OLW registered?

AV56 OLW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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