2013 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · S8 FAU
2013 Nissan Qashqai (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 112,171 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 FAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 112,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S8 FAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Nissan Qashqai (S8 FAU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
S8 FAU Mileage History
- 28/10/2023100,612 mi
- 28/10/2023100,612 mi
- 04/11/2024106,021 mi+5,409 mi
- 04/11/2024106,021 mi
- 31/10/2025112,171 mi+6,150 mi
Average of roughly 5,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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