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GX06 POU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,583 mi
Last recorded163,583 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 POU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 163,583 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 159,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare Wheel Missing

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 155,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 144,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 144,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 132,927 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,889 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 123,770 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,953 miles

osr7mm osf7mm nsr7mm nsf7mm

Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,471 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 10,048 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear tyres are slightly cracking on inner/outer side walls

spare tyre insecure

unable to inspect brakes due to wheel covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2014 80,877 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

horn working, but not very audible

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 16 May 2014 80,837 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

horn working, but not very audible

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 67,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,254 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,511 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 38,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,908 miles

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms

Fail 22 Apr 2010 22,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms

Pass 14 May 2009 10,645 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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GX06 POU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GX06 POU, 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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GX06 POU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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