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AY68 USM

2018 Nissan Qashqai · Petrol · 1197cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2018 Nissan Qashqai Petrol 1197cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 65,224 miles on the clock, averaging 10,044 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.2 DIG-T engine is known for hra2. Common Nissan Qashqai issues include parking sensors (ultrasonic rear sensors) and battery (starter battery, non-hybrid).

MOT & Mileage History for AY68 USM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2021
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,044

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading65,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,802
Average per year10,044
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AY68 USM 16k28k40k53k65k '21'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage54,422 miles
Since last MOT+11,542 miles
PASS
Mileage42,880 miles
Since last MOT+11,513 miles
PASS
Mileage31,367 miles
Since last MOT+11,571 miles
PASS
Mileage19,796 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,226 miles
PASS
Mileage15,531 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Nissan Qashqai

These are the most commonly reported problems on Nissan Qashqai models (2014–2021), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Parking sensors (ultrasonic rear sensors)

Sensors fail due to water ingress or wiring corrosion, causing false readings or total dropout. · Typical repair: £150-£400 (sensor + labour; full bumper repaint if damaged adds £200).[1][5]

Battery (starter battery, non-hybrid)

Premature failure from high drain by infotainment/ECUs, or poor earth connections. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (battery + diagnostic/alternator check).[1][5]

Infotainment/NissanConnect system (touchscreen, sat-nav, Bluetooth)

Software glitches, freezing, or touchscreen unresponsiveness; backup camera fails too. · Typical repair: £200-£600 (software update/module reset; full unit £800+).[1]

Front suspension (lower control arm bushes/rubber mounts)

Bushes split/crack from poor quality rubber, causing play. · Typical repair: £250-£500 per side (bushes + alignment).[5]

HRA2

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 USM
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier68 — September 2018 to February 2019

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About AY68 USM

What car is AY68 USM?

AY68 USM is an blue Nissan Qashqai, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2018.

What is the mileage of AY68 USM?

The last recorded mileage for AY68 USM was 65,224 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY68 USM passed its MOT?

AY68 USM has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Aug 2026.

Is AY68 USM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY68 USM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AY68 USM?

AY68 USM is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 68 means registered between 1 September 2018 and 28 February 2019.