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A1 GXE

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,473 mi
Last recorded42,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GXE
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,473 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 35,781 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 17 Jun 2024 35,772 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to beam. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to beam. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 32,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,184 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 24,566 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Dec 2020 21,826 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 17,085 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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A1 GXE is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 GXE registered?

A1 GXE is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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