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CA53 TGR

2015 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,524 mi
Last recorded76,524 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ds DS345,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 TGR
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,151 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 72,151 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 63,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 58,304 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 58,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,126 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 52,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 45,993 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2018 37,698 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

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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CA53 TGR is a 2015 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,781 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 11 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA53 TGR registered?

CA53 TGR is a 2015 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 December 2015.

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