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AE16 XOB

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XOB
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 99,413 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - both side - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 99,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Engine undertray loose

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - both side - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 92,842 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,752 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 86,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall, 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall, 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 80,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,083 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 60,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,218 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 XOB is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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.

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AE16 XOB is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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