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Nissan Qashqai

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L8 RSAMOT history

L8 RSA is a red petrol Nissan Qashqai first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L8 RSA red Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,823 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RSA was last recorded at 93,823 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,812 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,823 miles
  • 2025 – 84,193 miles
  • 2024 – 73,589 miles
  • 2023 – 65,492 miles
  • 2022 – 61,483 miles
  • 2021 – 58,381 miles
  • 2019 – 54,370 miles
  • 2018 – 50,922 miles
  • 2017 – 47,373 miles
  • 2016 – 40,605 miles
  • 2015 – 28,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,823 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,823 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,823 miles
    Test number
    927728135732
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,812 miles (+9,619)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,812 miles
    Test number
    591299002371
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,193 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    453356183611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,192 miles (+10,603)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    295199572425
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass73,589 miles (+8,097)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,589 miles
    Test number
    193039739242
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,492 miles (+4,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,492 miles
    Test number
    659231862301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass61,483 miles (+3,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,483 miles
    Test number
    731817212558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield is insecure

  8. Pass58,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    700708569248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail58,381 miles (+4,011)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    615516208709
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass54,370 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    604062584003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail54,368 miles (+3,446)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    755680463451
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass50,922 miles (+3,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,922 miles
    Test number
    244239392679
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass47,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    303902830765
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail47,373 miles (+6,768)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    110369797393
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass40,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    228233177553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail40,605 miles (+12,208)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    303915991259
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass28,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,397 miles
    Test number
    259909685166
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L8 RSA

Does L8 RSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RSA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RSA?
The MOT on L8 RSA is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RSA done?
L8 RSA was recorded at 93,823 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,143 miles a year.
Has L8 RSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RSA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 RSA 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 L8 RSA find?
L8 RSA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear.

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