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FG06 RAU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,008 mi
Last recorded128,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge, perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge, perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,691 miles

Car emits blue smoke on start up but then clears.

Clutch and brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn low and corroded

Front no plate worn

Near side and centre rear seat belt stalk surround missing

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

Off side rear and near side rear lamp lens damaged

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2016 114,481 miles

Play in both front track rod ends

Fail 13 Jun 2015 108,372 miles

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

both rear seat belt casings missing but working

play in n/s steering inner arm

play in o/s steering inner arm

Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,372 miles

both rear seat belt casings missing but working

play in n/s steering inner arm

play in o/s steering inner arm

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear axle beam mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear lamp cracked

second row centre seatbelt buckle casing missing

slight play at both steering track rods inner joints

Fail 12 Jun 2014 99,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear axle beam mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear lamp cracked

second row centre seatbelt buckle casing missing

slight play at both steering track rods inner joints

Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,546 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center seatbelt catch outer casing missing but catch working correctly

Fail 10 Jun 2013 91,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center seatbelt catch outer casing missing but catch working correctly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front headlamp has damage

Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,370 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,441 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge....

play in n/s & o/s of steering rack...

wipers smear.....

Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,234 miles

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 8 Jun 2010 56,218 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,240 miles

front tyres wearing low

slight play both front steering arms

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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FG06 RAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG06 RAU, 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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FG06 RAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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