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AA08 MZW

2008 Nissan Qashqai

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,956 mi
Last recorded83,956 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Qashqai80,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 83,956 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,974 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 81,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 78,957 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,178 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 76,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,142 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 73,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 67,785 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 67,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 64,383 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 64,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 61,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,571 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 52,193 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 48,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 May 2013 43,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 38,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 38,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2011 35,201 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 3 May 2011 35,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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 MZW is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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