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AU55 VNO

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,195 mi
Last recorded101,195 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 101,195 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire filler neck holed (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,667 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 98,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 94,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake discs worn & corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 94,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake discs worn & corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 89,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,642 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 82,642 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,787 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 80,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,844 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose, rattling on exhaust

Fail 7 Nov 2019 76,844 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose, rattling on exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,139 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,929 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,053 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,072 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 50,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,910 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,869 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,085 miles

front tyres have cuts in tread just on limits for mot req

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,986 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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AU55 VNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 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 Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 VNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU55 VNO registered?

AU55 VNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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