Ds Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Ev
From 489 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut and bolt or stud. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 9 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.6% of failures are serious: 40.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 80% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Evs tested had between 16,542 and 29,833 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,563 median miles, the Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Ev has 0.068 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Ds Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Ev MOT pass rate?
The Ds Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Ev has a 82.6% MOT pass rate based on 489 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ds Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ds Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Ev is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ds Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ds Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Ev is 25,563 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,542 and 29,833 miles.
Buying a used Ds 3 Crossback Prfrmnc Line Ev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £78 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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