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AA08 MZU

2008 Nissan Qashqai

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,782 mi
Last recorded89,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Qashqai80,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MZU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 89,782 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 89,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2025 85,936 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 85,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,750 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,256 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 77,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Fail 5 Aug 2022 77,280 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,553 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,552 miles

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

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

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

exhaust shield insecure

park brake just met min req 16%

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,070 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in clutch pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in clutch pipe

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,353 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,876 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2012 36,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MZU is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AA08 MZU, 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 AA08 MZU registered?

AA08 MZU is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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