2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · WU56 XBO
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 131,698 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU56 XBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
- 131,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU56 XBO 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 (WU56 XBO) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WU56 XBO Mileage History
- 24/03/2022122,690 mi
- 24/03/2022122,690 mi
- 23/03/2023126,860 mi+4,170 mi
- 23/03/2023126,862 mi+2 mi
- 21/03/2024131,698 mi+4,836 mi
Average of roughly 4,519 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: Below Average
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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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