2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · RA51 ARA
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 135,241 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA51 ARA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 135,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RA51 ARA Mileage History
- 06/03/200915,950 mi
- 05/03/201022,442 mi+6,492 mi
- 28/02/201128,008 mi+5,566 mi
- 20/02/201233,936 mi+5,928 mi
- 20/02/201233,936 mi
- 04/03/201342,568 mi+8,632 mi
- 04/03/201342,570 mi+2 mi
- 01/03/201446,420 mi+3,850 mi
- 16/03/201550,782 mi+4,362 mi
- 23/11/201654,525 mi+3,743 mi
- 24/01/201864,953 mi+10,428 mi
- 24/01/201864,953 mi
- 05/03/201973,455 mi+8,502 mi
- 06/03/201973,455 mi
- 02/03/202081,392 mi+7,937 mi
- 04/03/202191,527 mi+10,135 mi
- 06/03/202191,527 mi
- 28/01/202295,404 mi+3,877 mi
- 16/01/2023110,894 mi+15,490 mi
- 16/01/2023110,895 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/2024121,560 mi+10,665 mi
- 29/01/2024121,562 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2025128,925 mi+7,363 mi
- 24/02/2026135,241 mi+6,316 mi
- 24/02/2026135,241 mi
Average of roughly 7,029 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
RA51 ARA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (RA51 ARA) between March 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Steering (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust pipe broken (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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