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AV56 TCY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,950 mi
Last recorded136,950 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 TCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 136,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust outer skin deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear seatbelt plastic cover missing

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats not in use

smell of fuel but no leaks found

Fail 17 Sep 2019 136,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust outer skin deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt plastic cover missing

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats not in use

smell of fuel but no leaks found

Pass 20 Sep 2018 128,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front flexi exhaust outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside parking brake slightly down on performance

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,019 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 111,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,799 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 100,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,231 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 94,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,966 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,897 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 56,896 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,899 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 TCY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

AV56 TCY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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