2021 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T Mhev CVT 1.3L Hybrid electric · AF71 YTC

With only two MOT entries on file and both returning clean passes, the mechanical story for this Qashqai is one of solid roadworthiness to date. The August 2025 test passed without any advisories of structural concern, the only item flagged being rear brake pads wearing thin, which is a routine consumable observation for a vehicle of this age. The previous test in October 2024 also passed cleanly, with the only recorded advisories relating to a nail in the nearside front tyre and a shallow cut on the nearside rear tyre, neither of which were deep enough to compromise the tyre carcass. Across the board, there is no history of corrosion advisories, suspension component wear, exhaust leaks, lighting defects, or any of the chronic failure points that typically surface on higher-mileage Qashqais. The trend is therefore a stable one, with the record reflecting a vehicle that has been presented for examination in fundamentally sound condition each time. At 60,824 miles over five years, this Qashqai is accumulating mileage at roughly 12,165 per annum, which is well above the national average and places it firmly in higher-use territory for its age. That level of annual running typically translates into greater wear on friction materials, tyres, and suspension components than a typical privately-owned example of the same vintage. However, there is no evidence in the MOT record of a mileage gap or any extended off-road period, and the two recorded test entries fall within a roughly ten-month window, which suggests the vehicle has been in continuous service rather than laid up for long stretches. Mechanically, higher-mileage DIG-T MHEV examples of this generation are more likely to be approaching the point where clutches on the CVT, front brake discs, and suspension bushes start to demand attention, even if those items have not yet been flagged at test. Given the rear brake pad advisory from the most recent test, the next owner should be prepared for replacement work on the rear axle imminently, and it would be prudent to also inspect the rear brake discs for lipping, scoring, or corrosion on the inner edge, as wear on the pads often corresponds with disc deterioration at this mileage. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping from the rear under light braking, and feel for pulsation through the brake pedal, which would suggest disc run-out or hot spots. The nearside front and rear tyre advisories from the 2024 test indicate that kerbing damage or debris impact has occurred, so a careful walk-around of the current tyres should check for uneven shoulder wear on the nearside, which could point to alignment geometry deviation after impact. Beyond the items explicitly flagged, the higher-than-average annual mileage means attention should turn to components that wear progressively with use rather than age. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven roads, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which are known wear items on this chassis at this mileage band. With the CVT transmission, check for any hesitation, juddering, or unusual whine during gentle acceleration, as these can be early indicators of fluid degradation or valve body wear. Steering should feel precise without vibration through the wheel at speed, and the engine should pull cleanly without any misfire or excessive vibration from cold, as the DIG-T unit can develop coil pack and injector issues as mileage accumulates.