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GJ56 VAV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,513 mi
Last recorded118,513 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 118,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear shocks no damping effect

Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,941 miles

front exhaust flex joint deteriorated and front exhaust blow

both rear shock absorbers have no damping effect

Fail 29 Jan 2016 107,847 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front exhaust flex joint deteriorated and front exhaust blow

both rear shock absorbers have no damping effect

Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,388 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to front bumper

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,513 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shockers weak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,147 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the edges

both rear tyres are perished

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 12 May 2011 38,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,996 miles

slight play ns rack end/ all tyres getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,813 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has been slightly scuffed on outer side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,307 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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GJ56 VAV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ56 VAV, 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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GJ56 VAV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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