Nissan Auto vs Nissan Qashqai: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Auto
69%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Nissan Qashqai
77%
MOT pass rate · 608,070 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Auto (69%) and Nissan Qashqai (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Auto | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 116,368 mi | 85,126 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 608,070 |
Most common faults
Nissan Auto
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- both front bottom arm rear bushes slight worn
- creacking from front suspension
- front wipers poor
Nissan Qashqai
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Auto (69%) and Nissan Qashqai (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.