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SA18 VSJ

2018 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,762 mi
Last recorded32,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 VSJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 32,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter insecure

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 32,612 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 32,612 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 25,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 25,508 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,830 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 23,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 21,556 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,251 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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SA18 VSJ is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA18 VSJ registered?

SA18 VSJ is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is SA18 VSJ safe to buy?

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