CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN56 AUP

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,433 mi
Last recorded122,433 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 AUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 122,433 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 122,433 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,779 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 110,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,658 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 102,661 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 102,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 92,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,712 miles

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,864 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,864 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre scrubbing on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 64,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,022 miles

slight play o/s and n/s rack ends

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,412 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,301 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads aworn to approx 95% rear brake pads worn to approx 95% advise attention in near future

rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge.advise attention asap

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,004 miles

front brake pads aworn to approx 95% rear brake pads worn to approx 95% advise attention in near future

rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge.advise attention asap

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
Full Vauxhall Zafira reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN56 AUP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BN56 AUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN56 AUP?

You can check the full history of BN56 AUP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN56 AUP registered?

BN56 AUP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is BN56 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 AUP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN56 AUP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN56 AUP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.