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GP56 ADV

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,658 mi
Last recorded139,658 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 ADV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 139,658 miles

both rear to front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2025 137,083 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear to front brake pipes corroded/swollen under insulation

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2025 137,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear to front brake pipes corroded/swollen under insulation

engine light

n/s/f brake binding

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2024 134,449 miles

headlamps deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2024 134,449 miles

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2023 131,382 miles

engine light on

front tyres worn and cracking

headlamps deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2022 127,977 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges and cracking

headlamps deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

rear brakes worn and corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 127,977 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on the edges and cracking

headlamps deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

rear brakes worn and corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 123,686 miles

front tyres scrubbing inside edge

nearside rear tyre perishing cracks between tread

Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre box outer skin hanging down

rear heat shield loose

Fail 21 Mar 2020 120,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre box outer skin hanging down

rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,397 miles

front flexy exhaust damaged

n/s/r light cluster condensated

o/s/r brake poor performance

play in n/s/f wishbone rear bush

play in n/s/r axle bush

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

wipers poor clearing

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,597 miles

front tyres worn and perished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,597 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,608 miles

o/s/r handbrake partially siezed (cable/caliper)

play in both front steering arm tie rods

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,702 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 75,634 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to check wipers due to lack of washer fluid

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre showing small cuts in tread area[205/55R16-91H]

spare tyre worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,325 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 29,325 miles

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

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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GP56 ADV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GP56 ADV, 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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GP56 ADV is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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