Nissan Qashqai Acenta Dig T (2018)
2018 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Dig T
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2018 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Dig T. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2018 Qashqai Acenta DIG-T has a first-time MOT pass rate of 62.2%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are more likely to need repairs before passing their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent at 0%, so when failures do occur, they're typically minor issues rather than safety-critical problems.
At a median mileage of 39,333 miles for a six-year-old car, these Qashqais are running at very reasonable wear, yet they're still struggling to pass first time—this points to specific weakness areas rather than general age-related decline. With almost no advisories recorded (0.03 per vehicle), the issues that do emerge tend to be hard failures that need fixing rather than warning signs you can monitor. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection that specifically targets common failure patterns on this model, since the high failure rate suggests predictable problem areas rather than random breakdowns.
What to check before buying a 2018 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Dig T
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (62%) | 76 | 98.6% | 0.05 |
| Petrol (38%) | 46 | 2.2% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Dig T vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Dig T vehicles fall between 29,621 and 49,895 miles.
2018 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Dig T — Still on the Road
43 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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