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DU56 EXH

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,326 mi
Last recorded154,326 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 EXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 154,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 145,549 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 138,038 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS Trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 137,896 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS Trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 130,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 130,587 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 121,478 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 121,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,839 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,655 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 103,655 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,878 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 79,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 79,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2014 54,281 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats stowed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 45,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats stowed

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,246 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,255 miles

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

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

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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DU56 EXH 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 72%.

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 DU56 EXH, 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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DU56 EXH is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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