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AO56 GOU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,522 mi
Last recorded116,522 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GOU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 116,522 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,859 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 112,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 110,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high [both] (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 107,911 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 107,911 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,694 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,820 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 99,820 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at lambda sensor (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,911 miles

Front exhaust section - leak @ lambda sensor mount

Front tyres - worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2019 96,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust section - leak @ lambda sensor mount

Front tyres - worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2018 92,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 92,582 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,553 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear both tyres deteriorated (cracking in tread )

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,360 miles

Front heat shield rattling on exhaust

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated at joint

Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wires exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front heat shield rattling on exhaust

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated at joint

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres deteriorated/cracking

slight knocking from front suspension when going lock to lock

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,666 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,666 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,224 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

signs of wear in front top upper suspension leg mounting bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,843 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

front brake pads worn low

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,834 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,781 miles

front brake pads worn

signs of wear in front suspension leg top mountings

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,576 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,234 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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AO56 GOU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 AO56 GOU, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO56 GOU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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