2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · CE05 CLE

This 2015 Nissan Qashqai presents a record of consistent passes with no failures across five recorded tests, though the advisory trail tells a story of front-end wear items accumulating over time. The May 2026 pass came with advisories for both front brake discs being worn, pitted or scored, which follows earlier flags for perished and edge-worn front tyres in 2023 and severely deteriorated front suspension arm ball joint dust covers on both sides in 2022. The overall trend is one of gradual, symmetrical wear concentrated at the front axle rather than any structural or safety-critical failure, and the clean sheets in 2021 and 2025 show the car can present without defects when items are attended to between tests. Recorded mileage stands at 57,278 miles over roughly eleven years, averaging about 5,200 miles per year, which is low for the age. There is a notable gap in the test record between November 2021 and October 2023, though the 2023 test date suggests an earlier test cycle may simply have shifted. Low annual mileage on a car of this type is consistent with the pattern seen here: rubber components such as tyres and ball joint dust covers perishing with age rather than wearing out through use, and brake discs developing surface pitting and scoring, which is typical of discs that see light duty and surface corrosion between short journeys. The wear items flagged are age-related as much as mileage-related. On a test drive, the front brake discs flagged in May 2026 warrant close attention. Feel for judder or pulsing through the brake pedal and steering wheel under moderate braking from speed, and listen for any grinding or scraping that would suggest the scoring has progressed beyond the advisory stage. Ask whether the discs and pads have been replaced since the test; if not, budget for a front brake overhaul, as pitted discs will also accelerate pad wear. The suspension ball joint dust covers flagged in 2022 should be checked for follow-through: if the covers were not replaced, the joints themselves may now have wear. Listen for knocking or clunking from the front corners over uneven surfaces and check for any vagueness or play in the steering. Given the 2023 tyre advisories for cracking and edge wear, confirm the front tyres have been replaced and inspect for uneven shoulder wear, which could indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues. The side repeater lens defects from 2022 were minor electrical items, but verify all indicators function correctly. Finally, request evidence of regular servicing, since the low annual mileage makes documented oil changes particularly relevant to engine condition.