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BT66 DVU

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,037 mi
Last recorded94,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT66 DVU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 94,037 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central exhaust hangar broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Exhaust hangar broken

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear back axle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 89,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 89,511 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,450 miles

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

rear beam corroded,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 68,796 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,957 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,616 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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BT66 DVU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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BT66 DVU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 November 2016.

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