2015 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · MP02 SAX
2015 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 95,442 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MP02 SAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 95,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP02 SAX MOT History
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 2015 Ds Ds3 (MP02 SAX) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MP02 SAX Mileage History
- 31/08/202375,116 mi
- 07/09/202375,116 mi
- 04/09/202485,166 mi+10,050 mi
- 11/09/202485,166 mi
- 03/09/202595,442 mi+10,276 mi
Average of roughly 10,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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