2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VA12 APZ
2012 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 98,182 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA12 APZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 98,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VA12 APZ Mileage History
- 20/06/201533,833 mi
- 23/06/201644,450 mi+10,617 mi
- 06/06/201747,731 mi+3,281 mi
- 08/06/201851,881 mi+4,150 mi
- 06/06/201956,635 mi+4,754 mi
- 27/04/202162,317 mi+5,682 mi
- 27/04/202162,317 mi
- 28/04/202266,556 mi+4,239 mi
- 28/04/202266,556 mi
- 05/04/202373,025 mi+6,469 mi
- 10/04/202478,750 mi+5,725 mi
- 10/04/202478,750 mi
- 16/04/202584,784 mi+6,034 mi
- 17/04/202584,784 mi
- 20/04/202698,182 mi+13,398 mi
- 20/04/202698,182 mi
Average of roughly 5,940 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
VA12 APZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Qashqai (VA12 APZ) between June 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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