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DE18 CVU

2018 Ds DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,376 mi
Last recorded78,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 CVU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,376 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 78,362 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2025 78,137 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 78,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 72,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 72,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 65,918 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush peeling and rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 65,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush peeling and rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,179 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 54,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 43,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 43,052 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,755 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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DE18 CVU is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DE18 CVU registered?

DE18 CVU is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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