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CA51 AVA

2017 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,478 mi
Last recorded55,478 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 AVA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 51,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,040 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated/damaged, but not leaking on test.

Exhaust mounting defective Front hangers. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing due to age. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,813 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 39,812 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 37,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 34,347 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,738 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 28,738 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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CA51 AVA is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

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What year was CA51 AVA registered?

CA51 AVA is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is CA51 AVA safe to buy?

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