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AA08 LFD

2008 Nissan Qashqai

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Qashqai80,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LFD
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,695 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 97,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm holed chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,156 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,138 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various rear chassis components corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 81,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VARIOUS REAR CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,077 miles

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

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

rear suspension arms + subframe have slight corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2023 74,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear suspension arms + subframe have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2022 64,858 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 64,858 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,527 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 51,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,985 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2 ()

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 45,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2 ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,910 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 33,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,470 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 27,560 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2014 22,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 19,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 19,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,606 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

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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AA08 LFD is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AA08 LFD, 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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AA08 LFD is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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