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EA18 TAU

2018 Nissan Qashqai

Black Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,084 mi
Last recorded47,084 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Qashqai38,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 47,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,389 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 44,389 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 41,706 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 41,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 34,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 23,522 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 23,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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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EA18 TAU is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 38,885 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 EA18 TAU, 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 8 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA18 TAU registered?

EA18 TAU is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is EA18 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA18 TAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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