Dacia Duster (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 9,970 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

91%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 8-20

1333cc Petrol

Great Choice

91% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 9 points above average.

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Petrol1333cc5 years old9,970 tests24k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1333cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

91% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data.

91% of MOT tests on Dacia Dusters from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 9,970 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 24,360 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models2116th of 3,336(bottom half)

Rank among Dacia models39th of 89(top half)

vs average of all models+9%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average-1%(92% avg)

vs Dacia average+2%(89% avg)

Mileage Analysis

24,360

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 Dacia Duster had 24,360 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Dacia Duster by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	95%	401	20,999 mi
2021	91%	9,970	24,360 mi
2020	90%	10,057	30,869 mi
2019	87%	23,987	37,642 mi
2018	85%	13,910	46,731 mi
2017	84%	10,416	53,897 mi
2016	81%	11,712	65,557 mi
2015	79%	9,995	74,463 mi
2014	75%	10,085	81,001 mi
2013	74%	11,579	88,088 mi

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2019 · 998cc Petrol

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£1,853/year

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£2,003/year

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About the 2021 Dacia Duster

The 2021 Dacia Duster is a small family car. Our records list a 1333cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 9,970 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all models from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 24,360 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Dacia Duster owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 Dacia Duster Fuel Costs

The 1333cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 Dacia Duster?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Dacia Duster Reliability Trend

Newer Dacia Dusters pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Buying a Used 2021 Dacia Duster

At 5 years old, the Dacia Duster offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. With 9,970 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 Dacia Duster stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Dacia Duster(2021)	91%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£1,853
Ford Fiesta(2019)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£223
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Vauxhall Corsa(2019)	88%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 Dacia Duster

Is the 2021 Dacia Duster reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 91% of MOT tests on 2021 Dacia Dusters ended in a pass, from 9,970 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 Dacia Duster cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Dacia Duster?

91% of 9,970 MOT tests on the 2021 Dacia Duster ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 2116th of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (bottom half).

Which year Dacia Duster has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Dacia Duster has the highest MOT pass rate at 91% and the 2013 the lowest at 74%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2021 Dacia Duster?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 Dacia Duster is 24,360 miles, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.