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A2 VUL

2008 Nissan Qashqai

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,637 mi
Last recorded105,637 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Qashqai80,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VUL
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 95,496 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 85,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 78,909 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside WING MIRROR COVER MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 74,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside WING MIRROR COVER MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 1 Apr 2020 71,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 19 Mar 2020 71,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,249 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover (missing)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 baby seat fitted ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,659 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2013 30,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads getting low.

N/S/F tyre down to 1.6mm on outer edge.

O/S/R tyre starting to crack but tread depth is ok.

Pass 15 May 2012 21,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,791 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 16,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A2 VUL is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 80,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 VUL, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 VUL is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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