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BD56 AAU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,900 mi
Last recorded39,900 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 AAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 39,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 36,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 36,134 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 31,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,448 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 30,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 29,886 miles

service overdue ?

Fail 19 Oct 2021 29,886 miles

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

service overdue ?

Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,251 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 29,251 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box clamp rusted away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 28,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,103 miles

Service overdue message on dash

Fail 23 Oct 2018 28,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Service overdue message on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,210 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,328 miles

hand brake and rear brake adjust

Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,687 miles

handbrake has alot of free travel

Pass 28 Oct 2013 21,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,648 miles

handbrake has alot of travel

nearside rear tyre wearing lower on outer side of tread to 2.5mm

Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,028 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 16,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,087 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,560 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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BD56 AAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD56 AAU, 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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BD56 AAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 November 2006.

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