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FV56 AXF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,658 mi
Last recorded83,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 AXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 83,658 miles

Damage to offside rear

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear Bumper loose but not affecting overall security

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 83,658 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Loose but not affecting overall security

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

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

damage to offside rear

Pass 2 Jan 2024 74,093 miles

Offside rear Handbrake cable bracket damaged but not seriously affecting function

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,211 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Headlights deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle bushes worn

Rear Brake backplates corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,348 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,410 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,924 miles

Central Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 37,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 33,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,195 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 30,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR tyre perishing within tread

Pass 3 Dec 2013 20,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has cuts in the tread

Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,355 miles

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

ns tie rod has slight play in inner joint

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,024 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 15,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 13,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 10,398 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 7,146 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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FV56 AXF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV56 AXF, 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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FV56 AXF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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