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GR06 DYS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,398 mi
Last recorded141,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 DYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 141,398 miles

both front balljoint slight play-

exhaust corroded and minor leak-front tyres worn low-rear brake pads wearing low-wishbone bushes perished and slight play-both front shockers damp-

Fail 6 Jan 2026 141,398 miles

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

both front balljoint slight play-

exhaust corroded and minor leak-front tyres worn low-rear brake pads wearing low-wishbone bushes perished and slight play-both front shockers damp-

Pass 8 Jan 2025 131,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 126,536 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 126,535 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,349 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 103,349 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,535 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 88,786 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,116 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 74,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,089 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,564 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2013 43,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,613 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,903 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 24,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GR06 DYS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GR06 DYS, 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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What year was GR06 DYS registered?

GR06 DYS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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