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AO03 VDA

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,655 mi
Last recorded94,655 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VDA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,655 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 94,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,693 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corried

Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,693 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corried

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 53,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2012 53,265 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 47,925 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,444 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,004 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 37,004 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 May 2008 30,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,153 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 VDA is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO03 VDA, 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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AO03 VDA is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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