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EO56 MDU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,740 mi
Last recorded96,740 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 MDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 96,740 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2025 91,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,595 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 87,595 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 82,489 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 82,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm and cracking around walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,322 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm and cracking around walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,194 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 70,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,731 miles

nearside rear light lense condensated

rear number plate faded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,433 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2017 55,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Case Damaged

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,951 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 47,951 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs wearing

slight cut n/s front tyre outter wall / rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,605 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,398 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,333 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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EO56 MDU 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 75%.

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 EO56 MDU, 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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EO56 MDU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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