2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · AP13 KWA

The vehicle shows a consistent history of mechanical attention, though recurring issues require close monitoring. In the most recent test in December 2025 at 80,006 miles, the car passed without advisories, indicating a period of resolving previous faults. However, the failure in January 2024 at 74,381 miles revealed a non-functional nearside dipped headlamp and a split nearside front outer drive shaft boot. The torn boot is a critical point as it allows grease to escape and grit to enter, which inevitably leads to premature joint failure if not replaced as the tester indicated. The mileage progression suggests a steady usage pattern of approximately 6,000 to 7,000 miles per annum. Moving from 70,393 miles in May 2023 to 85,504 miles by late 2025 shows the vehicle is typical for a 2013 Qashai. The 2023 test at 70,393 miles highlighted significant consumable wear, with both the nearside and offside front tyres reaching the legal limit. This indicates that the owner often replaces components only when they reach the threshold rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. Brake and suspension components show a recurring trend of gradual wear. The 2023 and 2025 records both noted thin rear brake pads, suggesting the rear system is nearing the end of its interval. While the 2024 failure flagged slight play in a track rod end ball joint, the subsequent pass in late 2024 suggests this specific steering component was rectified. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension bushes for perished rubber and check the drive boots for fresh tears, as these have proven to be points of failure on this vehicle in the past.