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DY56 VUB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,612 mi
Last recorded188,612 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 188,612 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 188,611 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 181,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 181,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 170,580 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 170,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 161,199 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2021 155,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 146,968 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 126,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,392 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort just met requirements

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort just met requirements

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,592 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,372 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,577 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 76,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyre size 225/45/17

Rear tyre size 235/45/17

Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,788 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 67,788 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,529 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,527 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,699 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 35,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,562 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 VUB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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