2018 Infiniti Q30 2.1L Diesel · NJ18 LGL

The 2018 INFINITI Q30 presents a stable and improving mechanical picture at its most recent MOT. The December 2025 test at 51,191 miles returned a completely clean sheet with zero advisories or defects recorded. This marks a significant improvement over the preceding three tests, which consistently flagged a cluster of minor but recurring issues. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving, indicating the previous owner addressed the tyre degradation and brake wear that had been noted as far back as April 2023. The vehicle has covered 51,191 miles over roughly eight years, averaging approximately 6,399 miles per year. This is a typical annual mileage for its age and does not suggest excessive wear or unusually prolonged periods of inactivity. The mileage progression is steady and consistent, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps between tests. The record shows the car has been used regularly but lightly, which generally favours mechanical longevity over high-mileage stress. A buyer should still pay close attention to the condition and age of the tyre set fitted. The April 2025 test flagged all four tyres for wear close to the legal limit or cracking and perishing, yet the December 2025 test recorded no tyre defects. This implies a full replacement occurred between those two dates, which is a positive sign of responsible upkeep. Verify the tyre DOT date codes to confirm they are a recent matching set and inspect the sidewalls for any fresh cracking or edge wear, as the recurring perishing advisories between 2023 and 2025 suggest the car may have spent extended periods stationary or exposed to UV degradation. The braking system also warrants a physical check. Front and rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both April 2024 and April 2025, yet no such advisory appeared in the December 2025 pass. This points to a likely disc and pad replacement in the latter half of 2025. Inspect the disc faces for lipping and scoring, and check pad thickness to confirm the work was carried out to a satisfactory standard rather than simply left unflagged. Given the clean final test result and steady mileage accumulation, the overall mechanical risk appears low, but a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension bushes, exhaust condition, and structural corrosion beneath the vehicle remains prudent.