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AO03 GWA

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,291 mi
Last recorded36,291 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GWA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 36,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 36,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 35,273 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 33,707 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,576 miles

headlamps lens poor condition.

n/s/r brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r tyre valve perished.

rear chassis & inner sills corroded.

rear no plate poor condition.

reverse lamp inop,

side repeater bulbs discolouring.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,072 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 29,060 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

reversing lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,673 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small stone chip in screen

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,678 miles

squeel from belts

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,392 miles

Both front wipers are split

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,477 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,320 miles

all three wiper blades split

no front fog lamp warning telltail

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,221 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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AO03 GWA is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 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 AO03 GWA, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO03 GWA registered?

AO03 GWA is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AO03 GWA safe to buy?

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