Vauxhall Zafira Club (2006)
2006 Vauxhall Zafira Club
CarHunch analysed 278 real MOT records for the 2006 Vauxhall Zafira Club. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Vauxhall Zafira Club is a reliability concern: just 54.6% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting recurring mechanical issues that buyers should take seriously. The good news is that dangerous defects are not a pattern here—zero vehicles in this cohort ever recorded one—so you're not looking at safety-critical failures.
At an average mileage of 118,731 miles for an 18-year-old vehicle, these cars have been driven hard, and that shows in the data: the average Zafira has racked up 1.0 failures per MOT attempt, pointing to wear on suspension, brakes, and emissions systems typical of this generation. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the transmission (known weak point on this model) and have your mechanic specifically check the exhaust system and suspension geometry, as these are the likeliest culprits behind the low pass rate.
What to check before buying a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira Club
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (75%) | 208 | 72.2% | 1.33 |
| Petrol (25%) | 69 | 0.7% | 0.01 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Vauxhall Zafira Club vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira Club vehicles fall between 92,816 and 127,384 miles.
2006 Vauxhall Zafira Club — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 27 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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