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A5 OCF

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,247 mi
Last recorded74,247 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OCF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 18 Sep 2025 74,246 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bump strip insecure causing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,946 miles

Front suspension arms, rear bushes slightly worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,997 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 67,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,571 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 65,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,487 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 62,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,020 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,064 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,765 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,299 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 21,300 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,137 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 9,127 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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A5 OCF is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 OCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 OCF registered?

A5 OCF is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is A5 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OCF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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