2015 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · AX65 AGO

The roadworthiness status of this 2015 Dacia Duster is currently sound, anchored by a clean pass on November 28, 2025, at 145,263 miles, which leaves the vehicle with a very fresh MOT certificate valid for nearly four months from the current date. The maintenance trend is remarkably stable in terms of defect recording, showing zero advisories or failure items noted on the 2022, 2023, and late 2025 tests. An isolated failure occurred on December 20, 2024, at 128,261 miles with no recorded defects, which typically indicates a procedural refusal or a missed retest window rather than deep mechanical failure, rectified successfully when the vehicle passed cleanly just two weeks later on January 3, 2025. Accumulating 145,263 miles across roughly eleven years results in an intensive annual average of approximately 13,200 miles, classifying this Duster as a heavy-use vehicle. The mileage accumulation has been remarkably consistent, rising steadily from 93,716 miles in December 2022 to 110,998 miles in December 2023, before climbing rapidly through 2024 and 2025 to reach its current odometer reading. This high-mileage pattern suggests the car spent significant time on motorway or long-distance transit, which generally reduces stop-start clutch wear but places heavy demand on the drivetrain and auxiliary systems. Prospective buyers must look past the pristine test sheets and conduct a thorough physical inspection of high-wear mechanical components that naturally absorb stress at this mileage. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, steering joints, and the clutch assembly, as these items bear the brunt of high-frequency road use. Furthermore, an inspection of the subframes and structural underside is necessary to check for surface corrosion given the age and high mileage of the vehicle, ensuring that the mechanical health matches the clean paperwork.