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A8 GRU

2011 Nissan Qashqai

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,116 mi
Last recorded106,116 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Qashqai72,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GRU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 106,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.70 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 106,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.70 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 104,339 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 104,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both are perished and split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush is starting to come out of the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 93,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,983 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,056 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,812 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 55,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A8 GRU is a 2011 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 72,526 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 A8 GRU, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 GRU registered?

A8 GRU is a 2011 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is A8 GRU safe to buy?

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