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BL16 AZB

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,196 mi
Last recorded84,196 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 AZB
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 77,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear detached (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[bushes cracking] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,860 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 59,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,722 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 25 May 2021 41,712 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 41,712 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 37,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,560 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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BL16 AZB is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BL16 AZB registered?

BL16 AZB is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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