2025 Dacia Duster Extreme TCE 4X4 1.2L Petrol · AL68 ANT

Being a 2025 Dacia Duster Extreme TCe 4x4, this vehicle is effectively brand new and would not yet be due its first MOT test, as cars in the United Kingdom are not required to undergo statutory roadworthiness testing until they reach three years of age. With no MOT history available on the DVSA database, there are no recorded pass or fail outcomes, no advisories, and no component flags to reference at this stage. The earliest test date would ordinarily fall in 2028, assuming the vehicle remains in service and on the road. From an official record perspective, there is simply no roadworthiness evidence either for or against the vehicle, and any assessment of its mechanical state must therefore rely entirely on a physical inspection rather than historical test data. Mileage context is not available for cross-referencing against the vehicle's age, which is not unusual for a car of this vintage that has not yet reached its first MOT milestone. With no recorded annual test figures, it is impossible to confirm whether the vehicle has covered typical first-year mileage for a 4x4 family SUV or whether it has been driven significantly above or below average. Prospective buyers should therefore verify the current odometer reading in person and ensure it is consistent with the registration document, as there is no DVSA mileage trail to corroborate the figure. A pre-purchase provenance check through the manufacturer or a dealer network would also help confirm whether the car has had multiple keepers or any period off the road within its short life. In the absence of any recorded advisories, there are no specific components flagged for attention, and consequently no targeted mechanical symptoms to listen or feel for based on the MOT file. A physical inspection and test drive should instead focus on the areas commonly scrutinised on a new Duster, including the rear axle and coil spring assemblies, front suspension wishbones and anti-roll bar linkages, brake disc lipping and pad wear, underbody and subframe integrity, and the condition of the exhaust downpipe and catalyst area. During a road test, buyers should listen for clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, check for any steering pull or vibration under braking, and inspect the tyres for uneven shoulder wear that could point to alignment or suspension geometry issues from the factory or from kerb impact. Because the DVSA record is blank, the buyer cannot rely on the MOT history to discount corrosion, brake pipe degradation, or any of the longer-term wear items that typically emerge on a 4x4 of this type. It is advisable to commission an independent pre-purchase inspection from a garage experienced with Dacia products, with the vehicle raised on a ramp so that the underside, propshaft gaiters, driveshaft boots, and rear differential area can be examined for any early signs of misting, oil seepage, or surface corrosion. Confirming that all dashboard warning systems are clear, the four-wheel-drive system engages correctly across its modes, and the turbocharged 1.3-litre engine runs without hesitation or irregular idle will also provide essential baseline evidence of mechanical health until the first statutory test is recorded in due course.