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DG56 OHU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,191 mi
Last recorded127,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 127,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 125,407 miles

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

Nearside Front worn low on inner tread

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 125,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front worn low on inner tread

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

Pass 17 May 2023 122,132 miles

Front exhaust flexy corroded and wire mesh insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 122,132 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexy corroded and wire mesh insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 119,022 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 119,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 115,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back-box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 115,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall split to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back-box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 112,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing pressure low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre pressure low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clucht noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,194 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted in test (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,334 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,846 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,307 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,724 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,311 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,352 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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DG56 OHU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG56 OHU, 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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DG56 OHU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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