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AV06 SPU

2006 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,539 mi
Last recorded153,539 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Primastar106,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 SPU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 153,539 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,167 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 143,082 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 138,678 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 138,678 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 127,464 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 127,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 117,291 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 117,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,482 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 112,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cover broken

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

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

high leval not working

Pass 18 Mar 2017 100,975 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2016 94,050 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 93,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2014 80,137 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2014 80,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,729 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 73,509 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,901 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 60,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 53,643 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,857 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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AV06 SPU is a 2006 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV06 SPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV06 SPU registered?

AV06 SPU is a 2006 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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