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DE06 TAU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,593 mi
Last recorded52,593 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 TAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 52,593 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 15 Nov 2021 49,512 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,604 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 43,604 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 38,915 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 38,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 36,721 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 36,721 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 34,909 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 29,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 25,505 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 25,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,230 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge 1.6 mm

Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge 1.6 mm

Pass 9 May 2012 18,976 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,794 miles

O/S/R TRYRE HAS NIAL IN WALL

Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,077 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 12,077 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,067 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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DE06 TAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE06 TAU, 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 DE06 TAU registered?

DE06 TAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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