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A968 PAT

2015 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,623 mi
Last recorded46,623 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Ds DS345,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA968 PAT
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 45,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 43,583 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,920 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,509 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Check against manufacturers specification (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Check against manufacturers specification (1.1.14 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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A968 PAT is a 2015 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 11 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A968 PAT registered?

A968 PAT is a 2015 Ds DS3, first registered on 19 September 2015.

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