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J30 VXL

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,417 mi
Last recorded150,417 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 150,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 139,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both brake pipes between flexi hoses corroded

both front tyres bald on inside

large crack in ns of screen

nsf and osr tyre inner side walls split

nsr reverse lamp not working

Fail 5 Feb 2024 139,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both brake pipes between flexi hoses corroded

both front tyres bald on inside

large crack in ns of screen

nsf and osr tyre inner side walls split

nsr reverse lamp not working

Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,936 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

small hole in nsf outer drive shaft gaitor

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Sep 2022 127,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

small hole in nsf outer drive shaft gaitor

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Nov 2019 120,964 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 120,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,224 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion, brake pipes surface corrosion, oil leak,

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,129 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 82,786 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 11 May 2012 76,402 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 64,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 49,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2009 38,300 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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J30 VXL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J30 VXL, 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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J30 VXL is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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