2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · AU58 AHJ
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 87,361 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU58 AHJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 87,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU58 AHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Micra (AU58 AHJ) between August 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
AU58 AHJ Mileage History
- 23/08/20118,621 mi
- 23/08/20118,621 mi
- 24/10/20118,881 mi+260 mi
- 20/10/201221,226 mi+12,345 mi
- 19/10/201327,482 mi+6,256 mi
- 25/10/201434,188 mi+6,706 mi
- 26/10/201539,421 mi+5,233 mi
- 22/10/201644,811 mi+5,390 mi
- 16/10/201749,748 mi+4,937 mi
- 26/09/201853,995 mi+4,247 mi
- 10/10/201958,583 mi+4,588 mi
- 21/10/202061,704 mi+3,121 mi
- 19/10/202165,090 mi+3,386 mi
- 19/10/202165,091 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/202268,459 mi+3,368 mi
- 24/10/202372,134 mi+3,675 mi
- 16/10/202475,098 mi+2,964 mi
- 07/10/202577,651 mi+2,553 mi
- 28/09/202687,361 mi+9,710 mi
- 01/10/202687,361 mi
Average of roughly 5,212 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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