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AP16 AMU

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,904 mi
Last recorded134,904 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 AMU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 134,904 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 120,559 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 120,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2024 117,809 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 117,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 107,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,343 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Bent on inner lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 82,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 82,521 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,650 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 70,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,840 miles

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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AP16 AMU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 47,636 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 AP16 AMU, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP16 AMU registered?

AP16 AMU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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