CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU16 NFC

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,274 mi
Last recorded79,274 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ds
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 NFC
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 79,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 45,415 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 39,579 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,511 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 31,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,294 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 25,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Ds DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU16 NFC is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU16 NFC?

You can check the full history of AU16 NFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU16 NFC registered?

AU16 NFC is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is AU16 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 NFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU16 NFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU16 NFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.