2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · EX56 AAU
2006 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 33,520 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX56 AAU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 33,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX56 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Micra (EX56 AAU) between August 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
EX56 AAU Mileage History
- 12/08/20092,150 mi
- 23/08/20102,827 mi+677 mi
- 17/08/20113,489 mi+662 mi
- 22/08/20124,048 mi+559 mi
- 27/08/20134,492 mi+444 mi
- 26/08/20145,032 mi+540 mi
- 28/08/20155,437 mi+405 mi
- 16/08/20165,737 mi+300 mi
- 24/08/20176,137 mi+400 mi
- 22/08/20186,628 mi+491 mi
- 13/08/20197,038 mi+410 mi
- 10/08/20207,276 mi+238 mi
- 04/11/20217,435 mi+159 mi
- 04/11/202212,917 mi+5,482 mi
- 02/05/202418,221 mi+5,304 mi
- 30/04/202525,940 mi+7,719 mi
- 30/04/202633,520 mi+7,580 mi
- 30/04/202633,520 mi
Average of roughly 1,877 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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