Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI reliable? We analysed 5,349 real MOT tests across 1,468 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI.
Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI THIS CAR | 87.9% | 5,349 | 72,011 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Toyota Regius | 75.8% | 7,432 | 121,375 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 5,349 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan Qashqai Tekna DCI owner drives around 9,062 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.