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Nissan Qashqai buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Nissan Qashqai costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,628 for sale right now.
Our take on the Nissan Qashqai
A 2023 Nissan Qashqai typically advertises at €28,500 and a 2018 one at €13,000, so it loses roughly 15% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. At the NCT, the 2019–2020 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.5 hybrid is the most common engine (29% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.
Check a Nissan Qashqai's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Nissan Qashqai prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €44,100 | 0k km | 42 |
| 2026 | €41,000 | 11k km | 171 |
| 2025 | €35,950 | 20k km | 83 |
| 2024 | €30,950 | 44k km | 160 |
| 2023 | €28,500 | 63k km | 173 |
| 2022 | €24,450 | 77k km | 54 |
| 2021 | €21,000 | 91k km | 48 |
| 2020 | €18,950 | 104k km | 70 |
| 2019 | €15,950 | 133k km | 153 |
| 2018 | €13,000 | 145k km | 149 |
| 2017 | €11,250 | 168k km | 139 |
| 2016 | €9,000 | 183k km | 123 |
| 2015 | €7,950 | 182k km | 90 |
| 2014 | €6,450 | 202k km | 74 |
| 2013 | €4,500 | 225k km | 28 |
| 2012 | €3,800 | 227k km | 24 |
| 2011 | €3,000 | 263k km | 10 |
| 2010 | €2,450 | 214k km | 17 |
| 2009 | €1,800 | 358k km | 8 |
| 2008 | €1,950 | 244k km | 6 |
| 2007 | €1,850 | 185k km | 6 |
Nissan Qashqai NCT pass rate
How often Nissan Qashqais pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 73% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 86% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 78% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 68% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 62% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 44% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 44% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 39% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 24% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 22% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 20% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 17% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 15% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 17% | 30% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Nissan Qashqai fails: wheels & tyres (5.5% of tests), lights & electrics (5% of tests), brake test (rollers) (4.5% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (4.3% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Nissan Qashqai problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
CVT automatic whine / judder · €1,200–€3,000
Listen for whining as speed rises and any surge or judder pulling away.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 270 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~250k km | ~€200 | 266 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€280 | 201 |
| 1.5 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€400 | 113 |
| 1.2 Petrol | ~180k km | ~€270 | 74 |
1.5 Diesel: usual problem: crankshaft bearings spin, especially if oil changes were stretched.
1.2 Petrol: usual problem: oil burning and timing chain.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Nissan Qashqai
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Nissan Qashqai
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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