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GR06 PLF

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,291 mi
Last recorded122,291 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 PLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,291 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides recommended replacement ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 117,808 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 112,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

play in ns & os track rods

Fail 12 Aug 2019 112,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

play in ns & os track rods

Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,294 miles

Coolant leak above gearbox area ()

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

coolant level low

play in both inner steering arm inner ball joints

Fail 21 Oct 2018 107,284 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak above gearbox area ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect benefit of doubt given recommend attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit recommend attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low

o/s/r tyre perishing has cuts in the tread area and is 10 years old

play in both inner steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,748 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,349 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front door mirror cover missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 94,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front door mirror cover missing

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,518 miles

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

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

Gear box oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 85,518 miles

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

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

Gear box oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 79,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and offside rear tyre has nail in tyre tread and is on legal limit on inner edge

coolant level low, oil leak (possibly from crankshaft seal) and gearbox oil leak (possibly nearside drive shaft oil seal)

front brake pads low (may need changing soon)

oil mess on nearside steering gaitor

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 May 2014 79,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and offside rear tyre has nail in tyre tread and is on legal limit on inner edge

coolant level low, oil leak (possibly from crankshaft seal) and gearbox oil leak (possibly nearside drive shaft oil seal)

front brake pads low (may need changing soon)

oil mess on nearside steering gaitor

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,260 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

Fail 16 Apr 2013 70,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

n/s/r tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,940 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 53,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges and under inflated

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 May 2011 53,514 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges and under inflated

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,755 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 43,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,979 miles

slight play in both track control 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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GR06 PLF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GR06 PLF, 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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GR06 PLF is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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