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A3 EFN

2008 Nissan Qashqai

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,183 mi
Last recorded110,183 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Qashqai80,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EFN
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,183 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,986 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 101,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 94,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 94,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,624 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m/m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,545 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,270 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,738 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGES.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 34,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A3 EFN is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A3 EFN, 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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What year was A3 EFN registered?

A3 EFN is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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