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HV18 VAH

2018 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,368 mi
Last recorded57,368 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV18 VAH
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 57,368 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 53,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords only just meets mot requirements (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 45,760 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,407 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside lower sill trim insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 36,147 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside lower sill trim insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,200 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 27,200 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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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HV18 VAH is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol 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 HV18 VAH registered?

HV18 VAH is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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