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AB12 MUS

2015 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,471 mi
Last recorded69,471 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ds DS345,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 MUS
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 69,471 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 69,471 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 62,695 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges of tyre treads, poss tracking fault. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam and mounting areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear chassis arms rusty/corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 58,967 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 58,961 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 49,201 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 44,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,673 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,723 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 39,723 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 35,983 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 35,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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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AB12 MUS is a 2015 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AB12 MUS is a 2015 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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