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AE16 UXG

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,465 mi
Last recorded73,465 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UXG
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 66,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,809 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 57,634 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 57,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,165 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 52,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Feb 2021 44,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 34,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2020 34,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 23,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AE16 UXG is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE16 UXG?

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What year was AE16 UXG registered?

AE16 UXG is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AE16 UXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 UXG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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