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A15 VAV

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VAV
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,730 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 77,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 77,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter boot insecure to rack housing. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter boot insecure to rack housing. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner tread has slight wear

Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 52,882 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 52,882 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,777 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 42,777 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 38,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,849 miles

Front windscreen had a small chip in lower centre section

Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,457 miles

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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A15 VAV is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 47,636 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 A15 VAV, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 VAV registered?

A15 VAV is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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