Dacia Duster (2015)
2015 Dacia Duster
CarHunch analysed 6,104 real MOT records for the 2015 Dacia Duster. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Dacia Duster passes its MOT at 80.8%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, but the concerning figure is that 28.2% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable—making pre-purchase inspection essential. Diesel and petrol versions perform almost identically, with pass rates of 80.8% and 80.4% respectively.
These cars are running at sensible mileage for their age, with a median of 53,378 miles, yet they average 2.07 failures per test and 9.2 advisories, suggesting wear develops steadily. Focus your pre-purchase check on braking systems, steering, and suspension components—the dangerous defect prevalence points to structural and safety issues rather than cosmetic wear.
What to check before buying a 2015 Dacia Duster
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 28.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (95%) | 5,802 | 80.8% | 2.07 |
| Petrol (5%) | 302 | 80.4% | 2.07 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Dacia Duster vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Dacia Duster vehicles fall between 39,443 and 68,139 miles.
2015 Dacia Duster — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 5,447 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Dacia Duster
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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63.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.4%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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41%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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35.5%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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30.5%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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30.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28.9%
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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