2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · YA55 OJG
2006 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 123,818 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA55 OJG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/09/2024
- 123,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA55 OJG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Zafira (YA55 OJG) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe between flexis is corroded to excess . (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to check wipers clearing due to lack of washer liquid”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
YA55 OJG Mileage History
- 29/09/2022121,784 mi
- 04/10/2023123,202 mi+1,418 mi
- 05/10/2023123,204 mi+2 mi
- 27/09/2024123,818 mi+614 mi
Average of roughly 1,019 miles per year across 4 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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