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DP16 VAU

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 VAU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 99,822 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 98,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen chip

Fail 12 Jul 2025 98,229 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

windscreen chip

Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,716 miles

n/s/f wing slightly damaged / n/s body work marked / scratched

stone chip in screen

Fail 8 Jul 2024 86,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn very low / close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wing slightly damaged / n/s body work marked / scratched

stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,042 miles

Rear both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,833 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,961 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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DP16 VAU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DP16 VAU, 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 DP16 VAU registered?

DP16 VAU is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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