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SA68 OCX

2018 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,497 mi
Last recorded52,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA68 OCX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 52,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 49,433 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 49,368 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 45,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 43,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 33,748 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 33,727 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EML (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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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SA68 OCX is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA68 OCX registered?

SA68 OCX is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is SA68 OCX safe to buy?

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