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DY06 OUS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,358 mi
Last recorded121,358 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 OUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 121,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 121,356 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,994 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Rear shocker dust covers deteriorated.

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Jul 2024 118,963 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both O/S & N/S rear axle bushes worn excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Rear shocker dust covers deteriorated.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Jul 2023 110,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S rear beam axle bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 106,395 miles

Rear Both O/S & N/S shock absorber covers deteriorated.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rear tyres worn & slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 106,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both O/S & N/S front drop link arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both O/S & N/S shock absorber covers deteriorated.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rear tyres worn & slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,507 miles

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

Rear Both O/S & N/S rear shock absorber casings deteriorated.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 102,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Both O/S & N/S rear shock absorber casings deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,067 miles

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

O/S & N/S front steering rack arms have slight play.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 72,045 miles

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

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

O/S & N/S front steering rack arms have slight play.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,078 miles

Slight play in O/S & N/S steering rack arms.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,793 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 51,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,127 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,182 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,775 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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DY06 OUS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DY06 OUS, 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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DY06 OUS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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