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AX06 ETE

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,000 mi
Last recorded109,000 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 ETE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 109,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 102,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 98,847 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 98,824 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,625 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 93,616 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 87,014 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 87,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 82,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 82,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,228 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,602 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,704 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2014 44,704 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,983 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 34,033 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 34,033 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)

Fail 20 May 2011 25,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 25,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,164 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,395 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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AX06 ETE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AX06 ETE, 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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AX06 ETE is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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