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45 GAU

2017 Nissan Qashqai

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,161 mi
Last recorded104,161 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Nissan Qashqai42,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 GAU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 104,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 92,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,938 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 61,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 39,824 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 39,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Nissan Qashqai?

Based on 6,506,323 MOT tests across 610,730 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,921
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
610,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,242
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45 GAU is a 2017 Nissan Qashqai in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 42,542 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 Qashqai fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50,242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 45 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Qashqai typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 9 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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45 GAU is a 2017 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 11 January 2017.

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