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AU18 LJY

2018 Ds DS3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

65,133 mi
Last recorded65,133 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 LJY
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 65,133 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 65,105 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 20 May 2025 50,703 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2025 50,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 45,392 miles

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

both front inner wing panels loose

Fail 10 May 2024 45,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

both front inner wing panels loose

Fail 9 May 2024 45,382 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS INSECURE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 May 2023 39,744 miles

rear wash/wipe not working

Fail 9 May 2023 39,744 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear wash/wipe not working

Pass 21 May 2021 31,891 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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AU18 LJY is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,982 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 8 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU18 LJY registered?

AU18 LJY is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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