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AA08 OCY

2008 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,911 mi
Last recorded85,911 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OCY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 85,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,601 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 76,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,816 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 71,816 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,501 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 65,501 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,652 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty on rear section

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,574 miles

wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,182 miles

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 OCY is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCY, 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.

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What year was AA08 OCY registered?

AA08 OCY is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is AA08 OCY safe to buy?

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