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DV56 VWY

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,795 mi
Last recorded147,795 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 147,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 147,793 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 141,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 132,710 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,766 miles

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

brake pipes greased up underneath

Pass 18 Sep 2021 120,605 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 115,286 miles

engine cover

Pass 28 Sep 2019 111,092 miles

all brake pipes underneath vehicle wax oil up when presented for test

Pass 13 Oct 2018 107,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 100,606 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2013 80,071 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,107 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,089 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,846 miles

unable to asess rear seats and seatbelts

unable to read emissions due to low smoke

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,030 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 VWY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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