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DC17 AVW

2017 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 AVW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 76,033 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 76,033 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 67,303 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 67,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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 19 Jun 2023 53,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 53,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 38,587 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 38,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Recommend further inspection/repair (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 24,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 21,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 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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DC17 AVW is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC17 AVW registered?

DC17 AVW is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DC17 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 AVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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