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GY56 OHW

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,494 mi
Last recorded173,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 OHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 173,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 156,898 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 156,898 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 140,658 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 120,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,068 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 103,068 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,246 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 91,246 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,239 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 91,239 miles

Coolant leak ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,677 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 88,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,183 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 72,681 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,141 miles

chips in screen

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf and osf tyre cracking on outside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,995 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,166 miles

Offside rear tyre has a slight cutbetween the tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,840 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 42,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,632 miles

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

Offside 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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GY56 OHW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GY56 OHW, 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 GY56 OHW registered?

GY56 OHW is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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