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AA08 NHU

2008 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NHU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 95,168 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 95,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 91,399 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 91,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 89,617 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 89,614 miles

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

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Jul 2022 87,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,899 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,230 miles

anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slight damage offside top

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,281 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 63,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,993 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 54,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 30,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,423 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AA08 NHU is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,698 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 Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 NHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 NHU registered?

AA08 NHU is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AA08 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 NHU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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