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DC15 XAF

2015 Ds DS3

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,810 mi
Last recorded104,810 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ds DS345,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 XAF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,810 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 102,117 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 102,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Fail 6 Sep 2024 96,677 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Fail 22 Aug 2024 96,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking and splattering grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various rear components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 87,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,032 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 80,032 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,935 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 71,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,619 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,813 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,099 miles

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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DC15 XAF is a 2015 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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DC15 XAF is a 2015 Ds DS3, first registered on 24 August 2015.

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