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2018 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · E4 LDL

E4 LDL

2018 DS DS3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 36,981 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
DS DS3
Year / Origin
2018 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
36,981 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1200cc
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E4 LDL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
  • 36,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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E4 LDL Mileage History

  1. 11/08/202214,411 mi
  2. 11/08/202214,411 mi
  3. 30/08/202322,394 mi+7,983 mi
  4. 19/08/202429,143 mi+6,749 mi
  5. 26/08/202536,981 mi+7,838 mi

Average of roughly 7,422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E4 LDL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ds Ds3 (E4 LDL) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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