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AY06 YXS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,089 mi
Last recorded116,089 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 YXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,089 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2025 116,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2025 116,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2024 110,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 100,266 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 95,612 miles

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust box detached from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box detached from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 92,238 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 92,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,429 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2019 88,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,073 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake low efficiency

Offside Rear Handbrake low efficiency

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,550 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust silencer box nearside rubber mounting missing - system secure

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,081 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,539 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,499 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,974 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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AY06 YXS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY06 YXS, 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 AY06 YXS registered?

AY06 YXS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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The MOT history for AY06 YXS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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