CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF56 GAO

2006 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,942 mi
Last recorded155,942 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Note66,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GAO
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 155,942 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUB FRAME REAR BUSH'S HAVE PLAY (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 155,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ALSO MOST BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUB FRAME REAR BUSH'S HAVE PLAY (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES/2MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 146,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inside edges nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 145,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights. The pattern is incorrect due to deterioration of the lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Sub-frame insecurely attached Sub frame rear mounting bush worn and not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inside edges nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 138,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 138,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LAMDA READING HIGH EXCEEDING SPECIFIED LIMITS , A COPY OF TEST RESULTS PROVIDED NEXT PAGE SHOWING SET TOLERANCE/RANGE AND TEST RESULTS (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTRE SECTION BETWEEN CATALYST AND REAR BACK BOX LEAKING (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 132,606 miles

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake needs adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 122,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 114,329 miles

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

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

noise on o/s front suspension requires further inestigation

Fail 4 Mar 2019 114,329 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

noise on o/s front suspension requires further inestigation

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,200 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,594 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 72,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,579 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,651 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
Full Nissan Note reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF56 GAO is a 2006 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 66,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF56 GAO, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF56 GAO?

You can check the full history of AF56 GAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF56 GAO registered?

AF56 GAO is a 2006 Nissan Note, first registered on 2 October 2006.

Is AF56 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 GAO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF56 GAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF56 GAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.