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DE18 DFL

2018 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,666 mi
Last recorded98,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 DFL
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 89,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,405 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 70,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,769 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge-advise new (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge - advise new (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 57,769 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level on min (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge-advise new (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge - advise new (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,118 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 43,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 DFL is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFL registered?

DE18 DFL is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 10 April 2018.

Is DE18 DFL safe to buy?

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