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AV56 SZZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,562 mi
Last recorded164,562 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 SZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 164,562 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 160,496 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Aug 2023 156,142 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 156,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 152,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 149,099 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 149,099 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 143,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 137,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner wall worn

Offside Front outer wall worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air con pipe leaking

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air con pipe leaking

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

play in n/s/f steering arm

play in o/s/f steering arm

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,550 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front wipers smearing

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,417 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 51,069 miles

corrosion to exhaust

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,135 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 SZZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

AV56 SZZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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