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DY56 VRC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,498 mi
Last recorded113,498 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,498 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 113,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,805 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 105,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,199 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 90,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 90,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,222 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,222 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,818 miles

Both rear axle bushes

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear axle bushes

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,485 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,069 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 52,646 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 44,663 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 37,598 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 32,088 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 32,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,159 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,846 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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DY56 VRC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY56 VRC, 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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DY56 VRC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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