2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Dacia Duster MOT pass rate and common faults

8,157 MOT tests in 2024. 73.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time73.9%
Failed or needed repairs26.1%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,157 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    263 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    121 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  3. Tyres5.6%
  4. Brakes4.9%
  5. Steering2.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Suspension1.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Dacia Duster?

In 2024, 73.9% of 2018 Dacia Duster cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,157 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Dacia Duster?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Dacia Duster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).