2006 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2L Petrol · GX56 DWE
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 118,134 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GX56 DWE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2018
- 118,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX56 DWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (GX56 DWE) between September 2009 and August 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
GX56 DWE Mileage History
- 21/09/200927,690 mi
- 27/09/201038,672 mi+10,982 mi
- 23/05/201142,928 mi+4,256 mi
- 18/05/201250,787 mi+7,859 mi
- 04/06/201364,709 mi+13,922 mi
- 13/06/201485,970 mi+21,261 mi
- 16/06/201485,977 mi+7 mi
- 01/10/201486,815 mi+838 mi
- 26/09/201594,450 mi+7,635 mi
- 26/09/201594,450 mi
- 23/09/2016105,703 mi+11,253 mi
- 11/08/2017112,770 mi+7,067 mi
- 03/08/2018118,134 mi+5,364 mi
Average of roughly 10,203 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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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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