Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A
From 1,177 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 97% vs 90.1% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 21 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a front or rear fog lamp not securely attached | 3 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97% | a tyre seriously damaged, a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly |
| 2020 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-As tested had between 16,891 and 33,531 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,594 median miles, the Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,177 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A is 24,594 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,891 and 33,531 miles.
Buying a used Qashqai N-Tec Dig-T S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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