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DV56 DRX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,173 mi
Last recorded173,173 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 DRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 173,173 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion under body

slightly oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2026 173,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side

Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion under body

slightly oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2025 163,291 miles

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

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 153,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side

slightly oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2023 141,145 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Slightly oil leak from engine.

Fail 15 Jul 2023 141,145 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Slightly oil leak from engine.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 131,113 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 131,106 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 121,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,156 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,754 miles

slight oil seepage

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,754 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil seepage

Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 97,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,305 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,454 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,539 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,049 miles

Both front and the offside rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,796 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,276 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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DV56 DRX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV56 DRX, 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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DV56 DRX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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