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DE55 TAU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,584 mi
Last recorded77,584 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 TAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,584 miles

Near side inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Near side inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,988 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust front flex pipe slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 55,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,700 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,637 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cracked in tread

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,935 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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DE55 TAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE55 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 DE55 TAU registered?

DE55 TAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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