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AO03 TAV

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,211 mi
Last recorded98,211 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TAV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,211 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,408 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,156 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,863 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

General corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

General corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,680 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,675 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,581 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside front tyre on limit advise replacement

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked advise replacement

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,659 miles

Both sides rear tyre side walls starting to crack advise replacement

Front lower arm bushes starting to split

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Fail 4 Apr 2018 59,659 miles

Both sides rear tyre side walls starting to crack advise replacement

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front lower arm bushes starting to split

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,793 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear unevenly

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,793 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear unevenly

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,338 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Headlights starting to discolour

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,107 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,183 miles

lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,666 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 34,566 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,654 miles

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Fail 2 Apr 2012 27,654 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,397 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,749 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 TAV is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

AO03 TAV is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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