2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · NA06 OAY
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 73,082 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA06 OAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 73,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA06 OAY 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 (NA06 OAY) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
NA06 OAY Mileage History
- 12/07/202462,792 mi
- 12/07/202462,792 mi
- 17/07/202571,568 mi+8,776 mi
- 13/08/202673,081 mi+1,513 mi
- 13/08/202673,082 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,932 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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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