
Nissan Qashqai
Orange · Diesel · 2007 · 1,461 cc
L5 APAMOT history
L5 APA is an orange diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 15 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 134,426 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 APA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Qashqai
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 15 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 APA was last recorded at 134,426 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 13,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,509 miles · 13 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,917 miles
- Average per year
- 8,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,426 miles
- 2024 – 120,509 miles
- 2023 – 112,035 miles
- 2022 – 105,908 miles
- 2021 – 100,241 miles
- 2020 – 91,836 miles
- 2019 – 84,249 miles
- 2018 – 79,756 miles
- 2017 – 71,714 miles
- 2016 – 63,794 miles
- 2015 – 53,199 miles
- 2014 – 44,958 miles
- 2013 – 33,278 miles
- 2012 – 24,777 miles
- 2011 – 15,219 miles
- 2010 – 11,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 134,426 miles
- Test number
- 298924577274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,424 miles (+11,915)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,424 miles
- Test number
- 993389765825
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,509 miles
- Test number
- 432180285777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,504 miles (+8,469)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,504 miles
- Test number
- 531898436139
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,035 miles (+6,127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 112,035 miles
- Test number
- 281317448112
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,908 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 105,908 miles
- Test number
- 968554925140
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail105,908 miles (+5,667)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,908 miles
- Test number
- 387402612786
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass100,241 miles (+8,405)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 100,241 miles
- Test number
- 467019234970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,836 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 91,836 miles
- Test number
- 341177316016
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,836 miles (+7,587)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,836 miles
- Test number
- 622957076983
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,249 miles (+4,493)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 84,249 miles
- Test number
- 684426059752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 79,756 miles
- Test number
- 246354162265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,755 miles (+8,041)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,755 miles
- Test number
- 566569972357
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,714 miles (+7,920)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,714 miles
- Test number
- 326730274017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass63,794 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 63,794 miles
- Test number
- 509066165235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,717 miles (+10,518)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,717 miles
- Test number
- 408021036565
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative lack of water (1.7.2)
Pass53,199 miles (+8,241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 53,199 miles
- Test number
- 207188835068
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,958 miles (+11,680)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 44,958 miles
- Test number
- 966522544098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,278 miles (+579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 33,278 miles
- Test number
- 575140003184
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,699 miles (+7,922)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 32,699 miles
- Test number
- 818462173093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail24,777 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,777 miles
- Test number
- 479193972085
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass24,777 miles (+9,558)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 24,777 miles
- Test number
- 939983772087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,219 miles (+3,691)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 15,219 miles
- Test number
- 879434381029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass11,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 11,528 miles
- Test number
- 872372000294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 APA
- Does L5 APA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L5 APA expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L5 APA?
- The MOT on L5 APA expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L5 APA done?
- L5 APA was recorded at 134,426 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 8,116 miles a year.
- Has L5 APA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 APA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 APA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L5 APA find?
- L5 APA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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