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AU18 GYW

2018 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,242 mi
Last recorded66,242 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Micra28,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 GYW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 66,242 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 66,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 60,466 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,751 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,698 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 47,696 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,488 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished NSR inner edge (4217) OSR in treads (4214

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

shields fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2021 31,786 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

shields fitted

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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AU18 GYW is a 2018 Nissan Micra in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 28,938 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 AU18 GYW, 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 8 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU18 GYW registered?

AU18 GYW is a 2018 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AU18 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 GYW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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