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BG06 TBU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,941 mi
Last recorded152,941 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 TBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 152,941 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 152,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 141,983 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear door steps sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 141,897 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s number plate light flickering

Pass 19 Jan 2024 135,343 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

boot lock faulty

n/s & o/s steering rack shafts to track rod ends not locked off

Fail 15 Jan 2024 135,294 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb not fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

boot lock faulty

n/s & o/s steering rack shafts to track rod ends not locked off

Pass 6 Jan 2023 129,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 129,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,290 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 124,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,271 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 120,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 115,998 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 115,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 110,664 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 110,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer heat shield is detached and in danger of dropping off. (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking fluid weeping from union with caliper (3.6.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 110,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding and disc has got hot and pads are burnt (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 106,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 106,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 100,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55v16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 94,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,892 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 63,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,125 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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BG06 TBU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BG06 TBU, 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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BG06 TBU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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