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DY06 XRA

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,409 mi
Last recorded122,409 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 XRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,409 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 119,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,333 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,181 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 115,051 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,035 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check suspension and brake components fully due to thickly greased over

Pass 2 May 2019 104,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear upper section shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 2 May 2019 104,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear upper section shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2018 100,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 100,251 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner tread and close to limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

surface cuts on inner walls of rear tyres

unable to check front subframe fully due to covers

Pass 3 May 2016 90,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

child seats fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 86,798 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 83,525 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

surface cuts on o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 79,682 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 79,682 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 76,061 miles

n/s/rear n/s/front o/s/front tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 4 May 2011 71,494 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,890 miles

front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped.

rear brake discs worn low and brake discs lipped.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,553 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 XRA is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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