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AE16 VVJ

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,993 mi
Last recorded51,993 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VVJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 51,993 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 51,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 47,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 44,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,703 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces of brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tread area of tyre worn out of shape

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge of tread area not repairable ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 31,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,459 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 15,739 miles

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 VVJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE16 VVJ registered?

AE16 VVJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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