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EX56 OAG

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,396 mi
Last recorded85,396 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 OAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,087 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 80,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 80,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp [stop light} (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,210 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 71,210 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,407 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,086 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust front pipe damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2019 52,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH rear tyres cracked/perished

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi damaged

play in BOTH front inner tie rods

spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,619 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,255 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 38,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

unable to fully test nearside 2nd row seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 35,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

unable to fully test nearside 2nd row seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,422 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

chassis and centre exhaust damaged

childseats n/s/r and n/s/r rear

drivers seat belt frayed

o/s/r door trim loose

Fail 24 Nov 2014 31,422 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

chassis and centre exhaust damaged

childseats n/s/r and n/s/r rear

drivers seat belt frayed

o/s/r door trim loose

service light on and e.m.l.is on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,515 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,457 miles

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

front pads not seen to check

rear pads not seen to check

rear tyres perrishing in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 14,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EX56 OAG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EX56 OAG, 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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EX56 OAG is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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