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NISSAN QASHQAI (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 29,539 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests (2024)

29,539

Avg Mileage

25,317 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2021 NISSAN QASHQAI reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the NISSAN brand average of 81%.

At 3 years old, 94% of NISSAN QASHQAIs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 29,539 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 25,317 miles.

How does the 2021 NISSAN QASHQAI compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1063th out of 3,373(top 32%)
Rank among all NISSAN models63th out of 660(top 10%)
vs national average+12% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+2% (92% avg)
vs NISSAN average+13% (81% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 NISSAN QASHQAI has 25,317 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 NISSAN QASHQAI cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1332cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

NISSAN QASHQAI by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202194%29,53925,317 mi
202093%52,32130,566 mi
201990%84,50939,147 mi
201887%78,52248,824 mi
201786%100,17656,544 mi
201683%99,08165,909 mi
201581%98,43075,508 mi
201478%81,09584,245 mi
201372%84,98990,062 mi
201270%77,84098,670 mi
201169%65,488105,763 mi
201067%60,994113,482 mi
200965%45,532117,133 mi
200865%26,413120,479 mi
200766%19,479121,637 mi
200664%53102,518 mi

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About the 2021 NISSAN QASHQAI

The 2021 NISSAN QASHQAI is a small family car with a 1332cc petrol engine. 29,539 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 25,317 miles at 3 years old, NISSAN QASHQAI owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 NISSAN QASHQAI Fuel Costs

The 1332cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 NISSAN QASHQAI?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 94% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

NISSAN QASHQAI Reliability Trend

Newer NISSAN QASHQAIs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 19 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 NISSAN QASHQAI

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. With 29,539 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2021 NISSAN QASHQAI

The NISSAN QASHQAI is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: