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AE16 VVC

2016 Ds DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,745 mi
Last recorded55,745 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VVC
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 55,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 25 Nov 2024 54,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,412 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 49,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 43,143 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,374 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2019 37,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,105 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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AE16 VVC is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 50,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE16 VVC registered?

AE16 VVC is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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