2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · YA11 AAV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 24 October 2025 at 111,475 miles. While the most recent result shows no defects, the immediate history indicates a pattern of inconsistent maintenance. The car failed three out of its last four tests, including a failure just one day prior to the successful October 2025 pass. This trend suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical or structural issues when forced to by an imminent test failure, rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The recorded mileage of 111,475 miles over 15 years averages to approximately 7,432 miles per annum, which aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for a family vehicle of this age. The data shows a significant burst of activity between June 2024 and October 2025, where the car covered over 8,000 miles in just sixteen months. However, the gap between the July 2024 and June 2025 tests indicates a long period of relative inactivity, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on braking surfaces despite low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the areas that likely caused the recent failures. Given the vehicle's age and the history of failures, the tester should examine the suspension wish-arm bushes and coil springs for excessive play or perished rubber. The braking system should be checked for binding calipers or heavily scored discs, as these are common points of failure on Qashqais. Because the record does not specify the exact reasons for the failures, it is vital to verify that any structural corrosion was properly repaired rather than merely temporarily patched.