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AO16 VTT

2016 Ds DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VTT
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 108,610 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 104,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 99,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,739 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 86,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 60,990 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 60,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AO16 VTT is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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.

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What year was AO16 VTT registered?

AO16 VTT is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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