2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · AV08 LFX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, following a clean pass in its most recent test in September 2025 at 147,913 miles. This result indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. While the history shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative replacement, the lack of defects in the last two tests suggests the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard that meets legal requirements for road use. At 147,913 miles over 18 years, the Qashai averages approximately 8,200 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 5,400 miles covered between the September 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 5,700 miles in the preceding 12-month period. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which often helps prevent the accelerated corrosion and seal failures associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components given the recorded history of wear items. The 2023 test specifically flagged play in the offside track rod end and multiple tyres reaching the legal limit, indicating potential alignment issues or deferred maintenance. Furthermore, the failure in 2024 due to a split nearside front drive shaft CV boot requires a person-person inspection to ensure that grease ingress has not caused premature damage to the internal joint, which would lead to a more expensive drivetrain failure. The braking system also shows a history of thin pads across both axles as of late 2023, suggesting the owner waits until components are near failure before replacement. During a physical inspection, verify the remaining thickness of the brake pads and check the discs for uneven wear or pitting. Given the age and high mileage, a thorough check of the underbody for structural corrosion is also essential, as the MOT record does not detail the state of the chassis integrity unless a failure is present.