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DF06 APU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,671 mi
Last recorded174,671 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 APU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 174,671 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes perrished, but good. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer skin of exhaust middle box rattling

Pass 27 Feb 2024 166,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 158,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 149,970 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 149,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 143,921 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 138,385 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 138,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 132,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 127,921 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake reading low [poss cable]

perishing on both n/s x o/s/r tyres / drop link boots / corrosion on front sub frame / slight play in rack arms

Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,366 miles

very slight play in n/s rack arm / front brake discs corroding / o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 124,355 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

very slight play in n/s rack arm / front brake discs corroding / o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 120,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,368 miles

n/s rear light unit has some damage

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 18 Aug 2015 119,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s rear light unit has some damage

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 107,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,673 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 85,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 80,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,126 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,125 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,312 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DF06 APU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DF06 APU, 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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DF06 APU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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