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A9 AUL

2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

177,865 mi
Last recorded177,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder96,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AUL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 177,865 miles

Underbody rusted

Pass 14 Jan 2025 171,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 163,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 153,910 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,936 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 145,884 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 140,302 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,127 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 119,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,588 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,868 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 92,672 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel /and or/ brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,914 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers smear

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,829 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear pads 80% worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,409 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,730 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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A9 AUL is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 96,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 AUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 AUL is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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