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EL15 ETE

2018 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,005 mi
Last recorded67,005 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL15 ETE
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 67,005 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 67,005 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 60,072 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread pattern has a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 55,530 miles

Windscreen washer not working 2 x washer jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread pattern has a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 46,837 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2021 46,681 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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EL15 ETE is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EL15 ETE registered?

EL15 ETE is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is EL15 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL15 ETE shows 9 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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