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AU02 OBC

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,813 mi
Last recorded69,813 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OBC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,813 miles

General under body corrosion not considered excessive at this time

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 62,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion not considered excessive at this time

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,242 miles

Underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2023 60,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,157 miles

Front and rear suspension components becoming corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 57,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe, at rear. Attached to limiter valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components becoming corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,862 miles

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 53,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 - valve to flexi and short to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 - valve to flexi and short to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,840 miles

tyres perished and slight cracks

Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,840 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tyres perished and slight cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,818 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underside of body sign of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,148 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,128 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 42,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 38,682 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,303 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,150 miles

Slight brake bind offside front.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,413 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,890 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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AU02 OBC is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 AU02 OBC, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU02 OBC is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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