2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DY56 VRW
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 111,462 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY56 VRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2023
- 111,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY56 VRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (DY56 VRW) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DY56 VRW Mileage History
- 11/10/2022107,571 mi
- 28/10/2022107,507 mi-64 mi
- 05/11/2022107,507 mi
- 24/10/2023111,418 mi+3,911 mi
- 30/10/2023111,462 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 3,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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