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AK17 MDU

2017 Ds DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,787 mi
Last recorded118,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 MDU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 118,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 118,787 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,397 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,577 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket is corroding (6.1.2 (a))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,053 miles

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

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

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate and crack

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,494 miles

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

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

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 12 Jul 2020

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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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AK17 MDU is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK17 MDU registered?

AK17 MDU is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 20 July 2017.

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