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AA04 ABY

2015 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,077 mi
Last recorded55,077 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Ds DS345,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 ABY
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 55,077 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 55,077 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 48,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mill at time off test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 43,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM /205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 43,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM /205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 38,749 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cv joints noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2021 32,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Aug 2021 32,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 29,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,334 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 23,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 15,015 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 15,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AA04 ABY is a 2015 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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AA04 ABY is a 2015 Ds DS3, first registered on 17 September 2015.

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