Car statistics
How many Infiniti Q30s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 4,850 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 4,486 Infiniti Q30s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 74 declared off the road (SORN). That is 4.8% fewer than the peak of 4,713 in 2019.
The highest year-end count was 4,713 in 2019.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,466 |
| 2017 | 3,814 |
| 2018 | 4,439 |
| 2019 | 4,713 |
| 2020 | 4,633 |
| 2021 | 4,672 |
| 2022 | 4,666 |
| 2023 | 4,614 |
| 2024 | 4,590 |
| 2025 | 4,528 |
| 2026 | 4,486 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 78.8% of Infiniti Q30 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Infiniti Q30s tested pass 76.6% of the time, so the Infiniti Q30 does better than average for its age, by 2.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 82.4%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Infiniti Q30 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 82.2% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.4% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Infiniti Q30 fails its MOT, appearing on 35.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.6% of Infiniti Q30 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 35.8% |
| Tyres | 25.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.0% |
| Brakes | 17.3% |
| Visibility | 13.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.7% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Infiniti Q30 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 15.1% of 1,026 failed tests. 45.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 15.1% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 11.6% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 10.4% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 9.0% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.1% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.2% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.2% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.3% |
| Anti-roll bars: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 5.2% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.7% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 13.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.6% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 4.6% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.6% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.4% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 1.9% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
2 years of the Infiniti Q30, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,500 | 1,740 | 78.1% |
| 2017 | 2,670 | 2,503 | 77.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Infiniti Q30 covers 8,188 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 7,741 |
| 8–10 years | 8,253 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Infiniti Q30s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 2,591 in 2017. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 1,875 |
| ’17 | 2,591 |
| ’18 | 321 |
| ’19 | 195 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 4,682 Infiniti Q30s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 53.0% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 27.1% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has fallen from 65.5% in 2016 to 53.0%. Petrols made up 8.0% of those licensed in 2016 and 19.6% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 2,481 licensed | 53.0% |
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 1,267 licensed | 27.1% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 644 licensed | 13.8% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 285 licensed | 6.1% |
| Other sizes 5 licensed | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 2,476 | 52.9% |
| 2,101–2,200cc | Diesel | 1,265 | 27.0% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 626 | 13.4% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 283 | 6.0% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,401–1,500cc | 2,101–2,200cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,901–2,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | 65.5% | 26.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 60.9% | 25.5% | 10.4% | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 56.3% | 27.7% | 11.5% | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 53.2% | 27.2% | 13.6% | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 52.9% | 27.0% | 13.8% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | 53.1% | 26.9% | 13.8% | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 52.8% | 27.1% | 13.8% | 6.2% |
| 2023 | 52.9% | 27.0% | 13.9% | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 52.9% | 27.1% | 13.8% | 6.1% |
| 2025 | 53.0% | 27.1% | 13.8% | 6.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2016 | 92.0% | 8.0% |
| 2017 | 86.6% | 13.4% |
| 2018 | 84.4% | 15.6% |
| 2019 | 80.8% | 19.2% |
| 2020 | 80.3% | 19.7% |
| 2021 | 80.4% | 19.6% |
| 2022 | 80.3% | 19.7% |
| 2023 | 80.2% | 19.8% |
| 2024 | 80.3% | 19.7% |
| 2025 | 80.4% | 19.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Infiniti Q30 from 2016 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2016 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 42.2 to 72.4 mpg, with CO2 of 102 to 156 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 47.1–50.4 | 129–140 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| 2.0 petrol | 42.2–47.9 | 136–156 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| 1.5 diesel | 65.7–72.4 | 102–113 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| 2.1 diesel | 57.6–67.3 | 109–129 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 6 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 8 safety recalls for the Infiniti Q30 since 1992, the first in 2016. The most recent was launched on 4 January 2019.
All 8 Infiniti Q30 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Infiniti Q30. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q30 | 4,486 | −1.6% | 74 | 447 | Diesel |
| Infiniti Q50 | 2,174 | −4.1% | 120 | 543 | Diesel |
| Infiniti QX70 | 365 | −1.6% | 22 | 885 | Diesel |
| Infiniti Q70 | 327 | −3.3% | 23 | 907 | Diesel |
| Infiniti FX30 | 325 | −14.9% | 79 | 909 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,560 Q30 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 4,850 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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