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AV56 OMB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,238 mi
Last recorded89,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,238 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small chip and crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre row centre seat belt buckle missing casing (7.1.2 (d))

Steering lock insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Tie rod securing nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small chip and crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre row centre seat belt buckle missing casing (7.1.2 (d))

Steering lock insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 87,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,766 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,789 miles

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres are slightly damaged on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perished heavily in tread

oil leaks

some wear / play in both inner steering track rod knuckles (may need attention soon)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 78,779 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres are slightly damaged on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perished heavily in tread

oil leaks

some wear / play in both inner steering track rod knuckles (may need attention soon)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,495 miles

Play in steering rack both sides.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

movement in steering rack both sides.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 62,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,632 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner wall.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,926 miles

Only four passenger seats in use when presented for test

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,617 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,641 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OMB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV56 OMB, 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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AV56 OMB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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