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DY56 EVU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,064 mi
Last recorded115,064 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 EVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 115,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended central row. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axel bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 105,075 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 101,675 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 101,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Multiple cylinder missfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,783 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 97,257 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,686 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 92,266 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 89,387 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,444 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,789 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,293 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,608 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,136 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,809 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DY56 EVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY56 EVU, 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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What year was DY56 EVU registered?

DY56 EVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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